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Manual  of  Prayers 


FOR  THE  USE  OF 


THE   CATHOLIC   LAITY. 


PREPARED   AND    PUBLISHED 

BY   ORDER   OF    THE 

THIRD  PLENARY  COUNCIL  OF  BALTIMORE. 


New  York  : 

Thk  Cathouc  ITblication'  vSociktv  Co., 
9  Barclay  Street. 

lyondou  :  Burns  &  Oates,  lyimited. 


The  Prayer  Book  ordered  by  the  Third  Plenary  Council  of  Balrimore, 
having  been  diligently  compiled  and  examined,  is  hereby  approved. 


A  rchbisliop  of  Baltimore, 

Apostolic  Delegate. 


Baltimore,  May  17, 

X 


Copyright,  1888, 

BY  CLARENCE  E.  WOODMAN. 

All  rights  reserved,  and  making  extracts  or  selections  from  this  book 
without  the  proper  permission  is  strictly  prohibited. 


TABLE  OF- CONTENTS. 


{For  full  alphabetical  Index  see  end  of  book.) 

Devotions    to  which   Indulgences  are   attached  are 
marked  thus  :  (') 


Calendar, 

Movable  Feasts,  Tables  of, 
Days  of  Obligation  and  Devotion, 
Abridgment  of  Christian  Doctrine, 
Christian  Faith  and  Practice,    . 
Morning  Prayers  (Prime), 

Another  Form, 

Acts  of  Faith,  Hope,  etc., 

Angel  us,  etc., 

Grace  before  and  after  Meals, 

Litanies  of  the  Holy  Name  and 
Evening  Prayers  (Compline), 

Another  Form, 
Devotions  for  Mass,  . 
Manner  of  Serving  Mass, 
Blessing  of  Water  and  Asperges, 
Ordinary  of  the  Mass, 
The   Te  Deuin,  Qtc, 
Vespers, 


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106 

109 

114 

160 

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Table  of  Cotctents. 


Benediction  of  the  Blessed  vSacrament,     . 
Occasional  Offices — Blessing  of  Candles, 
Blessing  of  Ashes, 
Blessing  of  Children 
Seven  Penitential  Psalms,  and  Litany  of  the  Saints 
Devotions  for  Confession, 
Devotions  for  Communion, 
Visit  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament, 
Way  of  the  Cross, 
Seven  Words  upon  the  Cross, 
Rosary  (with  form  of  Blessing), 
Scapular  (w-ith  form  of  Investing) 
The  Sacraments  in  General, 
Holy  Baptism,   . 
Reception  of  Converts, 
Confirmation,     . 
Matrimony — The  Ceremony 

Nuptial  Mass, 

Mixed  Marriages 
Churching  of  Women, 
Devotions  for  the  Sick,     . 
Communion  of  the  Sick,  . 
Extreme  Unction,     . 
Visitation  of  the  Sick, 
Last  Indulgence, 

Recommendation  of  a  vSoul  departing, 
Burial  of  the  Dead,  Adults, 
Infants, 
Hymns  and  Sequences,     , 
Collects,  Epistles  and  Gospels,  etc 


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OF   FEASTS   CELEBRATED   IN   THE  UNITED  STATES  OF 
AMERICA. 

{Holy days  of  Obligation  are  marked  with  a  4*.) 

ABBREVIATIONS   EXPIvAINED  : 

Ap.  signifies  Apostle  or  Apostles  ;  M.,  Martyr  or  Martyrs  ;  P., 
Pope;  Ah^).,  Archbishop;  B.,  Bishop;  C,  Confessor;  li,  Doctor ; 
Abb.,  Abbot;  V.,  Virgin;  W.,  Widow;  K.,  King;  Q.,  Queen; 
Pr.,  Priest ;  H  ,  Hertnit. 


OTHER  MOVaEI^E  FEASTS  NOT  INCI.UDED  IN  THB)  FOL- 
LOWING CALENDAR. 

Second  Sunday  after  Epiphany — Holy  Name  o/Jestis. 

Friday  after  Quinquagesinia— /'a.sjfz'ow  of  our  Lord. 

F'ridaj'  after  First  Sunday  in  Lent — Holy  Crown  of  Thorns. 

Friday  after  Second  Sunday  in  Lent — Spear  and  Nails. 

Friday  after  Third  Sunday  in  'L,&\\\.—Five  Wounds. 

Friday  after  Fourth  Sunday  in  Lent— ^l/05/f  Precious  Blood. 

Friday  after  Passion  Sunday — Seven  Sorrows  of  the  B.  V.  AI. 

Third  Sunday  after  Ua.steT—Patro?iage  ofSt.foseph. 

Thursday  after  Trinity  ^\xx\6.2.y— Corpus  Christi. 

Friday  after  Octave  of  Corpus  OnrisW— Sacred  Heart  offesus. 

First  Sunday  of  July— 7J/o^^  Precious  Blood. 

Sunday  within  the  Octave  of  the  Assumption— .S^./oacAzw.',  Fa- 
ther of  the  B.  V.  M. 

Sunday  within  the  Octave  of  Nativity  of  B.  V.  ^l.—Holy  Name 
of  Mary. 

Third  Sunday  of  September— .S'.jz/^w  Sorrows  of  the  B.  V.  M. 

First  Sunday  of  October— i^o^ary  Sunday. 

Third  Sunday  of  October— .l/a/^rM/Vy  of  the  B.  V.  M. 

Second  Sunday  of  'i^o\&mhQr~Palronage  of  the  B.  V.  M. 
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JANUARY.     Huthsi  days. 


->  CIKCC.MCTSIOV   OK   OT-K    i.''Uli 

Octave  of  St.  Stephen,  First  Ma>iyr. 

Octave  of  St.  John,  Ap.  and  Evangelist. 

Octave  of  Holy  Innocents,  M. 

Vigil. 

Epiphany  of  our  Lorx>. 

Of  the  Octave. 

Of  the  Octave. 

Of  the  Octave. 

Of  the  Octave. 

Of  the  Octave. 

Of  the  Octave. 

Octave  of  the  Epiphany. 

St.  Hilarj-,  B.C.D. 

St.  Paul.  First  H. 

St.  Marcellus.  P.M. 

St.  Anthony.  Abb. 

St.  Peter's  Chair  at  Rome. 

St.  Canute  of  Denmark,  K.M. 

SS.  Fabian  and  Sebastian,  .1/. 

St.  Agnes,  V.M. 

SS.  Vincent  and  Anastasius,  ^f. 

Espousals  of  the  B.  J'..\f. 

St.  Timothy,  B.M. 

Conversion  of  St.  Paul,  .A p. 

St.  Polycarp,  B.M. 

St.  John  Chrysostom,  Patriarch,  CD. 

St.  Agnes,  the  second  time. 

St.  Francis  de  Sales,  B.C.D. 

St.  Martina,    I'.M. 

St.  Peter  Nolasco,  C. 


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FEBRUARY.     Haih  28  or  29  days. 

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I.  St.  Ignatius,  B.M. 

2.  Purification  of  the  B.  V.  M. 

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3.  St.  Blase,  B.M. 

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4.  St.  Andrew  Corsini,  B.C. 

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5.  St.  Philipof  Jesus,  il/. 

6.  St.  Titus,  Abp.  C. 

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7.  St.  Romuald,  Abb. 

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8.  St.  John  of  Matha,  C. 

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9.  St.  Cyril  of  Alexandria,  B.C.D. 

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10.  St.  Scholastica,  V. 

11.  St.  Raymond  of  Pennafort,  C. 

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12.  St.  Agatha,  V.M. 

13.  Of  the  Season. 

14.  St.  Valentine,  Pr.M. 

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15    SS.  Faustinusand  Jovita,  M. 

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16.  Of  the  Season. 

17.  Of  the  Season. 

18.  St.  Simeon,  B.M. 

19.  Of  the  Season. 

20.  Of  the  Season. 

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21.  Of  the  Season. 

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22.  St.  Peter's  Chair  at  Antioch. 

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23.  St.  Peter  Damian,  B.C.D.    Vigil. 

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24.  St.  Matthias,  Ap.* 

25.  Of  the  Season. 

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26.  Of  the  Season. 

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27.  Of  the  Season. 

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28.  Of  the  Season. 

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MARCH.     Hath  31  dayi 


1.  Of  tlie  Season. 

2.  Of  the  Season. 

3.  Of  the  Season. 

4.  St.  Casimir,  C. 

5.  Of  the  Season. 
5.  Of  the  Season. 

7.  St.  Thomas  Aquinas,  CD. 

^.  St.  John  of  God,  C. 

9.  St.  Frances  of  Rome,  IV. 

3.  The  Forty  MartjTS. 

I.  Of  the  Season. 

2    St.  Gregory  the  Great,  PCD. 

V  Of  the  Season. 
;.  Of  the  Season. 
5.  Of  the  Season. 
S.  Of  the  Season. 

:.  St.  Patrick,  Abp.C,  Apostle  of  Ireland. 

V  St.  Gabriel,  Archangel. 
St.   Joseph,   Patron  of  the   Universal 

Church. 

20.  St.  Cyril  of  Jerusalem,  B.C.D. 

21.  St.  Benedict,  Abb. 

22.  Of  the  Season. 


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23.  Of  the  Season. 

24.  Of  the  Season. 

25.  AXNrNCIATIOX  OF  THE  B.  V.  M. 

26.  Of  the  Season. 

27.  Of  the  Season. 
2S.  Of  the  Season. 

29.  Of  the  Season, 

30.  Of  the  Season. 
,i.  of  the  Season. 


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APRIIv.     Hath  30  days. 


1.  Of  the  Season. 

2.  St.  Francis  of  Paola,  C. 

3.  Of  the  Season. 

4.  St.  Isidore,  Abp.C.D. 

5.  St.  Vincent  Ferrer,  C. 

6.  Of  the  Season. 

7.  Of  the  Season. 

8.  Of  the  Season. 

9.  Of  the  Season. 

10.  Of  the  Season. 

11.  St.  I,eo  the  Great,  P.C.D. 

12.  Of  the  vSeason. 

13.  St.  Hermenegild  of  Spain,  K.M. 

14.  St.  Justin,  M. 
15    Of  the  Season. 

16.  Of  the  Season. 

17.  St.  Anicetus,  P.M. 

18.  Of  the  Season. 

19.  Of  the  Season. 

20.  Of  the  Season. 

21.  St.  Anselm,  Abp.C.D. 

22.  SS.  Soter  and  Caius,  P.M. 

23.  St.  George,  M. 

24.  St.  Fidelis  of  Sigraaringen,  M. 

25.  St.  Mark,  Evangelist. 

26.  SS.  Cletus  and  Marcellinus,  P.M. 

27.  St.  Turibius,  B.C. 

28.  St.  Paul  of  the  Cross,  C 

29  St   Peter,  M 

30  St  Catherine  of  Siena,  V 


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MAY.    Halh  31  days. 

SS.  Philip  and  James,  Ap. 

St.  Athanasius,  B.C.D. 

Finding  of  the  Holy  Cross. 

St.  Monica,  U '. 

St.  Pius  v.,  P. C. 

St.  John  before  the  Latin  Gate, 

St.  Stani-slaus,  B.M. 

Apparition  0/ St.  Michael,  Archangel. 

St.  Gregory  Nazianzen,  Patriarch,  CD 

St.  Antoninu.s,  Abp.C 

Of  the  Season. 

SS.  Nereus,  Achilleus  and  Comp.,  M. 

Of  the  Season. 

St.  Boniface,  M. 

Of  the  Season. 

St.  Ubald,  B.C. 

St.  Paschal  Baylon,  C. 

St.  Venantius,  M. 

St.  Peter  Celestin,  P.C. 

St.  Bernardine  of  Siena,  C. 

Of  the  Season. 

St.  John  Nepomucene,  M. 

Of  the  Season. 

Our  Blessed  Lady,  Help  of  Christians. 

St.  Gregory  VIl',  P.C 

St.  Philip  Neri,  C 

St.  Mary  Magdalen  de'  Pazzi,  V. 

St.  Augustine  of  Canterburj',  B.C. 

Of  the  Season. 

St.  Felix,  P.M. 

St.  Angela  Merici,  F. 


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JUNE.    Hath  30  days. 


Of  the  Season. 

SS.  Marcellinus  and  Peter,  M. 

Of  the  Season. 

St.  Francis  Caracciolo,  C. 

St.  Boniface,  Abp.M. 

St.  Norbert,  Abp.C. 

Of  the  Season. 

Of  the  Season. 

SS.  Primus  and  Felician,  M. 

St.  Margaret  of  Scotland,  Q.  W. 

St.  Barnabas,  Ap. 

St.  John  of  San  Fagondez,  C. 

St.  Anthony  of  Padua,  C. 

St.  Basil  the  Great,  Abp  CD. 

SS.  Vitus  and  Modestus,  M. 

St.  John  Francis  Regis,  C. 

Of  the  Season. 

SS.  Mark  and  Marcellian,  M. 

St.  Juliana  de'  Falconieri,  V. 

St.  Silverius,  P.M. 

St.  Aloysius  Gonzaga,  C. 

St.  Paulinus,  B.C. 

Vigil. 

Nativity  of  St.  John  the  Baptist. 

St.  William,  Abb. 

SS.  John  and  Paul,  M. 

Of  the  Octave. 

St.  Irenaeus,  B.M.    Vigil. 

SS.  Peter  and  Paul,  Ap.    (Solemnity 

transferred  to  following  Sunda\'.) 
Commemoration  of  St.  Paul,  Ap. 


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JULY.     Idalh  31  days. 


Octave  of  St.  John  the  Baptist. 

l'i:>iUitton  of  the  B.  V,  M. 

St.  Leo  II.,  P.C. 

Of  the  Octave. 

SS.  Cyril  and  Methodnis,  B.C. 

Octave  of  SS.  Peter  and  Paul,  Ap. 

Of  the  Season. 

St.  Elizabeth  of  Portugal,  Q.  V. 

Of  the  Season. 

Seven  Brothers,  M. 

St.  Pius  I.,  P.M. 

St.  John  Gualberto,  Abb. 

St.  Anacletus,  P.M. 

St.  Bonarenture,  B.C.D. 

St.  Henry,  A'.  C. 

Our  iMciy  0/ Mount  Carmel. 

St.  Alexius,  C. 

St.  Camillus  de'  Lelli,  C. 

St.  Vincent  of  Paul,  C. 

St.  Jerome  Miani,  C. 

St.  Praxedes,  V. 

St.  Mary  Magdalen,  Penitent. 

St.  Apollinaris,  P.M. 

St.  Francis  Solano,  C.    Vigil. 

St  James.  Ap. 

St.  Ann,  Mother  of  the  B.  V.  M. 

St.  Pantaleon,  M. 

SS.  Xazarius  and  others,  M. 

St.  Martha,  V. 

SS.  Abdon  and  Sen n en,  M. 

St.  It^'-natius  Loyola,  C. 


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AUGUST.    Hath  ji  days. 

St.  Peter's  Chains. 

St.  Alphonsus  de'  L,iguori,  B.C.D. 

Finding  of  St.  Stephen,  First  Martyr. 

St.  Dominic,  C. 

Our  Lady  of  the  Snows. 

Transfiguration  of  our  L,ord. 

St.  Cajetan,  C. 

SS.  Cyriacus  and  others,  M. 

Vigil. 

St.  LMwrence,  M. 

Of  the  Octave. 

St.  Clare,  V. 

Of  the  Octave. 

Vigil.    Fast. 
Jg-  A.^.-^V.MFTION  OF  THK  B.  V.  M. 

St.  Hyacinth,  C. 

Octave  of  St.  Ivawreuce. 

Of  the  Octave. 

Of  the  Octave. 

St.  Bernard,  Abb.D. 

St.  Jane  Frances  de  Chantal,  IV. 

Octave  of  the  Assumption. 

St.  Philip  Benizzi.     Vigil. 

St.  Bartholomew,  Ap. 

St.  LrOuis  of  France,  K.C. 

St.  Zephyrinus,  P.M . 

St.  Joseph  Casalanz,  C. 

St.  Augustine,  B.C.D. 

Beheading  of  St.  John  the  Baptist. 
.  St.  Rose  of  Lima,  V. 
.  St.  Raymond  Nonnatus,  C. 


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SEPTEMBER.    Hath  30  days. 


1.  St.  Giles,  Abb. 

2.  St.  Stephen  of  Hungary,  K'.C. 

3.  Of  the  Season. 

4.  Of  the  Season. 

5.  St.   Lawrence    de'    Giustiniani,    Patri- 

arch, C. 

6.  Of  the  Season. 

7.  Of  the  Season. 

S.  Nativity  of  the  B.  V.  M. 
9.  Of  the  Octave. 

10.  St.  Nicholas  of  Tolentino,  C. 

11.  Of  the  Octave. 

12.  Of  the  Octave. 

13.  Of  the  Octave. 

14.  Exaltation  of  the  Holy  Cross. 

15.  Octave  of  the  Nativity  of  the  B.  V.  M. 

16.  SS.  Cornelius,  P.M.,  and  Cyprian,  B.M. 

17.  The  Stigmata  of  St.  Francis,  C. 
iS.  St.  Joseph  of  Cupertino,  C. 

19.  SS.  Januarius  and  Companions,  M. 

20.  SS.  Eustace  and  Companions,  M.    Vigil. 

21.  St.  Matthew,  A  p.  and  Evangelist. 

22.  St.  Thomas  of  Villanova,  Abp.C. 

23.  St.  Linus,  P.M. 

24.  Our  Lady  of  Ransom. 

25.  Of  the  Season. 

26.  SS.  Cyprian  and  Justina,  M. 
27    SS.  Cosmas  and  Damian,  M. 

2S.  St.  Weuceslaus  of  Bohemia,  K.M. 

29.  Dedication  of  St.  Michael,  Archangel. 

30.  St.  Jerome,  Pr.C.D. 


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OCTOBER.    Hath  31  days. 


1.  St.  Remy,  B.C. 

2.  Holy  Guardian  Angels. 

3.  Of  the  Season. 

4.  St.  Francis  of  Assisi,  C. 

5.  St.  Placid  and  Companions,  M, 

6.  St.  Bruno,  C. 

7.  St.  Mark, /^.C 

8.  St.  Bridget  of  Sweden,  PV. 

9.  SS.  Denys  and  Companions,  M. 

10.  St.  Francis  Borgia,  C. 

11.  Of  the  Season. 

12.  Of  the  Season. 

13.  vSt.  Edward,  ^.C. 

14.  St.  Callistus,  P.M. 

15.  St.  Teresa,  K 

16.  Of  the  Season. 

17.  St.  Hedwiges,  IV. 

18.  Si.  Luke,  Evangelist. 

19.  St.  Peter  of  Alcantara,  C. 

20.  St.  John  of  Kenty,  C. 

21.  St.  Hilarion,  Abb. 

22.  Of  the  Season. 

23.  Of  the  Season. 

24.  St.  Raphael,  Archangel. 

25.  SS.  Chrysanthus  and  Daria,  M. 

26.  St.  Evaristus,  P.M. 

27.  Vigil. 

28.  55.  Simon  andjude,  Ap. 

29.  Of  the  Season. 

30.  Of  the  Season. 

31.  Vigil.    Fast. 


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NOVEMBER.    //a/A  30  days. 

4- ALL  SAINTS     UAV. 

2.  All  Souls'  Day. 

3.  Of  the  Octave. 

4.  St.  Charles  Borromeo,  Abp.C. 

5.  Of  the  Octave. 

6.  Of  the  Octave. 

7.  Of  the  Octave. 

S.  Octave  of  All  Saints. 
9.  Dedication  of  St.  John  Lateran  Basilica, 
[o.  St.  Andrew  Avellino.  C. 


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11.  St.  Martin  of  Tours,  ^.C. 

12.  St.  Martin,  P.M. 

13.  St.  Diego.  C. 

14.  St.  Stanislaus  Kostka,  C. 

15.  St.  Gertrude    V. 

16.  St.  Josaphat,  B.M. 

17.  St.  Gregory  the  Wonder- Worker,  B.C. 
Dedication  of  SS.  Peter  and  Paul's  Basil- 

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E^      19.  St.  Elizabeth  of  Hungary,  JV. 

20.  St.  Felix  of  Valois,  C. 

21.  P)esentatioii  of  the  B.  V.  M. 

22.  St.  Cecilia,  ]'.M. 

23.  St.  Clement,  P.M. 

24.  St.  John  of  the  Cross,  C 

25.  .St.  Catherine,  V.M. 

26.  St.  Peter  of  Alexandria,  B.M. 

27.  Of  the  Season. 
2S.  Of  the  Season. 

29.  Vigil. 

30.  .St.  Andyeic,  Ap. 


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DECEMBER.     Hath  31  days. 


Of  the  Season. 
St.  Bibiana,  V.M. 
St.  Francis  Xavier,  C. 
St.  Peter  Chrysologus,  Abp.C.D. 
St.  Saba,  Abb. 
St.  Nicholas,  Abp.C. 
St.  Ambrose.  ^.CZ>.    Vigil. 
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THE   U.  S. 

Of  the  Octave. 

Of  the  Octave. 

St.  Damasus,  P.C. 

Of  the  Octave. 

St.  Lucy,  V.M. 

Of  the  Octave. 

Octave  of  the  Immac.  Conception. 

St.  Eusebius,  B.M. 

Of  the  Season. 

Expectation  of  the  B.  V.  M. 

Of  the  Season. 

Vigil. 

Si.  Thotnas,  Ap. 

Of  the  Season. 

Of  the  Season. 

Vigil.    Fast. 

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St.  Stephen,  First  Martyr. 

St.  John,  Ap.  and  Evangelist. 

The  Holy  Innocents,  M. 

St.  Thomas  of  Canterbury,  Abp.M. 

Of  the  Octaves. 

St.  Sylvester,  P  C. 


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Mav 

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June   9  1  June  20    Dec.     i 

1890 

Feb. 

19 

Apl.      6 

Mav 

i,S 

Mav  25     June    5     Nov.  30 

189I 

Feb. 

II 

Mar.  29 

May 

7 

May  17  :  Ma3'  28     Nov.  29 

1892 

Mar. 

2 

Apl.    17 

Mav 

26 

June    5  j  June  16  j  Nov.  27 

1893 

Feb. 

IS 

Apl.      2 

Mav 

II 

Mav  21       une    i  '  Dec.    3 

1894 

Feb. 

7 

Mar.  25 

Mav 

3 

May  13     May  24    Dec.     2 

1H95 

Feb. 

27 

Apl.    14 

May 

23 

June    2  1  June  13    Dec.     1 

1896 

Feb. 

19 

Apl.      5 

Mav 

14 

Mav  24    June    4  '  Nov.  29 

i8Q7 

Mar. 

3 

Apl.    18 

Mav 

27 

June    6    June  17     Nov.  28 

1898 

Feb. 

23 

Apl.    10 

Mav 

19 

Mav  29    June    9    Nov.  27 

1899 

Feb. 

15 

Apl.       2 

May 

II 

May  21     June    i  ;  Dec.     3 

1900 

Feb. 

28 

Apl.    15 

Mav 

24 

June   3    June  14 

Dec.     2 

190 1 

Feb. 

20 

Apl.      7 

Mav 

16 

Mav  26  1  June   6 

Dec.     I 

1902 

Feb. 

12 

Mar.  30 

May 

8 

Mav  18  1  May  29 

Nov.  30 

1903 

Feb. 

25 

Apl.    12 

May 

21 

Maj'  31  1  June  11  :  Nov.  29 

1  1904 

Feb. 

17 

Apl.      3 

Mav 

12 

Mav  22  :  June   2  ,  Nov.  27 

1905 

Mar. 

8 

Apl.    23 

June 

I 

une  II      rune  22     Dec.    3 

1906 

Feb. 

28 

Apl.    15 

May 

24 

.une   3    .une  14    Dec.     2 

1907 

Feb. 

13 

Mar.  31 

May 

9 

May  19  ,  May  30    Dec.     i 

1908 

Mar. 

4 

Apl.    19 

Mav 

28 

June   7  1  June  18  '  Nov.  29 
Mav  30    June  10     Nov.  28 

1909 

Feb. 

24 

Apl.    II 

May 

20 

1910 

Feb. 

9 

Mar.  27 

Mav 

s 

Mav  IS  ,  Arav  26    Nov.  27  | 

191 1 

Mar. 

I 

Apl.    16 

May 

25 

June    4     June  15  j  Dec.     3 

1912 

Feb. 

21 

Apl.      7 

May 

16 

May  26  1  June    6  |  Dec.     i 

i9«3 

Feb. 

5 

Mar.  23 

May 

May  u     May  22 

No*'.  30 

1914 

Feb. 

25 

Apl.    12 

May 

21 

May  31  1  .  mien 

Nov.  29 

1915 

Feb. 

17 

Apl.      4 

May 

13 

May  23  i  June   3 

1 

Nov.  28 

MovABivE  Feasts.  15 

NOTE.— Haster  Day  (on  which  all  the  other  movable  feasts 
depend)  is  always  the  First  Sunday  after  the  Full  Moon  which 
happens  upon  or  next  after  the  Twenty-first  Day  of  March  ;  and 
if  the  Full  Moon  happens  upon  a  Sunday,  Faster  Day  is  the  Sun- 
day after. 

Advent  Sunday  is  always  the  nearest  Sunday  to  the  Feast  of  St. 
Andrew,  whether  before  or  after. 

Sepiuagesima      1  f  Nine    ] 

^;r^t"esi.na  \  ^--^y  -      gfe^n'      Weeks  before  EasUr. 
Quadragesitna    J  t  Six       J 

Rogation  Sunday  "]  f  Five  Weeks 

AscensionDay        ^  -^  J   Forty  Days       ^    ^^^^^  Easter. 


Whits undav  \  \  Seven  Weeks 

Trinity  Sunday      J  L  Eight  Weeks 

The  Calendar  as  at  present  used  was  reformed,  in  the  year  of 
our  Lord  1582,  by  Pope  Gregory  XIII.,  who  ordered  the  Historical 
or  Civit  year  to  be  thencefonvard  reckoned  from  the  first  day  of 
January.  It  was  not  adopted  by  English-speaking  people  until 
January  i,  1753.  The  Ecclesiastical  year  still  begins  on  the  First 
Sunday  in  Advent. 


a    IRulC 

FOR  FINDING  EASTER  OF  ANY  YEAR  IN  THIS  CENTURY 
OR  THE  NEXT. 

ist.  Divide  the  date  of  the  year  by  19,  and  call  the  remainder  a  ; 
2d.  Divide  the  date  of  the  year  by  4,  and  call  the  remainder  d  ; 
3d.  Divide  the  date  of  the  vear  b}'  7,  and  call  the  remainder  c; 

4th.  Divide  „.  +  j^:[f-„'ss;:s:];-  "^  30,  .^  ca..  the 

remainder  d  ; 
5th.  Divide  2*  +  4^  +  6rf  +  ]  4  [Jim   gnturyj  I  ^^  ^_  ^^^  ^^^j  ^^^ 

remainder  e  ; 
Then  Easter  will  be  the  22d  -\-  d  -\-  e  o^  March  ; 
or  the  rf  +  <?  —  9  of  April. 

Exceptions.— ist.  When  Easter  would  fall  on  April  26th,  put  it 
back  to  the  19th.  2d.  When  it  would  fall  on  April  25th,  put  it 
back  to  the  18th,  unless  d  —  29,  and  ^  =  5. 


a  Cable 


OF  ALL  THE  Feasts  that  are  observed  by  the 
Catholics  of  the  United  States,  with  obli- 
gation OF  HEARING  MaSS  AND  ABSTAINING  FROM 
SERVILE  WORK. 


Aij.   Tnt-. 


January. 


.       liw.     YEAR. 

November. 
I.  All  Saints'  Day. 
December. 
8.  The   Immaculate  Con- 
ception of  the  Blessed 
Virgin  ]Mary. 

15.  The  Assumption  of  the    25.  The    Nativity    of   our 
Blessed  Virgin  :\Iar>'.    j  Lord,      or     Christmas 

I  I>ay. 

Also  Ascension  Day,  or  the  Thursday  forty  days  after 
Easter. 


The  Circumcision  of  Our 
Lord,  or  New- Year's 
Day. 

August. 


®n  jFaetino  anb  abstinence. 


UR  Holy  Mother,  the  Catholic  Church, 
does  not  leave  her  children  without 
guidance,  and  to  their  own  de\dces,  in 
this  important  matter  ;  she  tells  them 
not  only  whe7i  but  how  to  fast  and 
abstain,  and  the  rules  she  has  estab- 
lished are  those  inspired  by  her 'hea- 
venly wisdom,  and  shaped  and  fash- 
ioned by  centuries  of  practical  experi- 
ence. Every  Catholic  is  bound  to 
keep  these  mild  and  gentle  xv\^^  first 
of  all  heioxQ  any  other  form  of  bodily  mortification  can 
be  worthily  undertaken.  If  these  are  wilfully  neglect- 
ed, no  amount  of  self-imposed  austerity  can  ever  make 
up  the  loss,  or  atone  for  the  disobedience. 

The  Ivaw  of  Ahsttnknc!-.  affects  only  the  kifid  of 
food,  and  has  no  reference  to  its  quantity.  On  Ab- 
stinence days  the  faithful  are  obliged  to  abstain  from 
flesh-meat  only  ;  the  number  of  meals  and  the  amount 
of  food  may  be  the  same  as  on  other  days. 

The  Law  of  J  asttnc;  includes  that  of  Abstinence,  and 
adds  special  requirements  of  its  own  ;  it  affects  both 
the  ki?zd and  the  quantity  of  food.  On  Fasting-days,  be- 
sides the  obligation  of  abstaining  from  flesh-meat,  the 
number  and  quantity  of  meals  are  restricted.  Only  one 
Full  Meal  is  allowed,  to  be  taken  about  noon  or  later. 
Besides  this  full  meal  a  collation  of  eight  ounces  is  al- 
lowed.    If  the  full  meal  is  taken  about  the  middle  of 

17 


i8  On  Fasting  and  Abstinence. 

the  day,  the  collation  will  naturally  be  taken  in  the 
evening  ;  if  the  full  meal  is  taken  late  in  the  day,  the 
collation  may  be  taken  about  noon.  Besides  the  full 
meal  and  collation,  general  custom  has  made  it  lawful 
to  take  about  two  ounces  of  bread  (without  butter)  and 
a  cup  of  some  warm  liquid — as  coffee  or  tea — in  the 
morning.  This  is  important  to  observe,  for  by  means 
of  this  many  persons  are  enabled — and  therefore  oblig- 
ed— to  keep  the  fast  who  could  not  otherwise  do  so. 

It  should  be  borne  in  mind  that  these  practices  of 
Fasting  and  Abstinence  are  not  merely  penitential 
works  of  coimsel,  recommended  to  our  obsen-ance, 
but  acts  of  mortification  oi  precept,  enjoined  by  laws 
binding  strictly  on  the  conscience ;  and  therefore  not 
to  be  evaded  or  omitted  without  Mortal  Sin.  Various 
reasons,  however,  may  exist  for  excuse  or  dispensation 
from  these  laws  (especially  from  the  law  oi  fasting), 
which  are  commonly  noted  in  the  published  "  Regu- 
lations for  Lent"  in  every  Diocese.  But  as  to  ab- 
stinence, legitimate  excuses  are  ver>'  few  ;  and  gene- 
rally no  one  can  proceed  safely  in  excusing  himself 
from  abstinence  before  consulting  his  confessor. 


ahstinencp:  days. 
All  the  Fridays  of  the  Year. 

A'b/^.— WTien  a  Friday  happens  to  be  Christmas  Day,  it  is  not  a 
day  of  abstinence. 


1  ASilX(T-J)AVS. 

1.  The  Fridays  of  Advent.* 

2.  Every  Day  in  Lent  ;  except  Sundays. 

*  In  some  Dioceses  (as  in  the  Province  of  New  Orleans)  the 
Fridays  of  Advent  are  not  fasting-days. 


On  Fasting  and  Abstinence. 


19 


3.  The  Four  Quarter-Tenses,  or  Ember-Days, 

viz.:  The  Wedjiesday,  Friday,  and  Satm'day 
followiug — I.  the  first  Sunday  in  Lent ;  2.  Whit- 
sunday ;  3.  the  fourteenth  day  of  September ; 
and,  4.  the  third  Sunday  of  Advent. 

4.  The  Vigils  of  Whitsunday,  of  the  Assumption, 

oi  All  Saints,  and  of  Ondstmas. 

yVo/^.— When  a  Fasting-day  falls  upon  a  Sunday,  it  is  kept  on 
the  Saturday  previous. 


THE   TIMES 

Wherein  Marriages  are  not  Solemnized. 

From  Advent  Sunday  until  the  Epiphany y  and  frora 
Ash  Wednesday  until  Low  Sunday. 


Brief  Statement  of  (Ibri5tian 
2)oetrine. 


The  Ten  Commandvients  of  God. — Exodus  xx. 


A:\I  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  brought 
thee  out  of  the  land  of  Eg\'pt,  out 
of  the  house  of  bondage.  Thou 
shalt  not  have  strange  gods  before 
Me.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thy- 
self a  graven  thing,  nor  the  likeness 
of  anything  that  is  in  heaven  above, 
or  in  the  earth  beneath,  nor  of  those 
things  that  are  in  the  waters  under 
>'  -^  the  earth.      Thou    shalt   not  adore 

"-"    •  them,  nor  ser\-e  them. 

2.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name 
of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain. 

3.  Remember  thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath-day. 

4.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother. 

5.  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

6.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adulter^-. 

7.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

8.  Thou   shalt   not   bear    false   -vs-itness   against  thy 
neighbor. 

9.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife. 

10.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  goods. 


Brikf  Statement  of  Christian  Doctrine.   21 

Thr  Si.r  Cotuifiandinenis  of  the  (liu)-rh. 

1.  To  hear  Mass  ou  Sundays,  and  Holydays  of  Obli- 
gation. 

2.  To  fast  and  abstain  ou  the  days  appointed. 

3.  To  confess  at  least  once  a  year. 

4.  To  receive  the  Holy  Eucharist  during  the  Easter 
time. 

5.  To  contribute  to  the  support  of  our  Pastors. 

6.  Not  to  marry  persons  who  are  not  Catholics,  or 
who  are  related  to  us  within  the  fourth  degree  of  kin- 
dred, nor  privately  without  witnesses,  nor  to  solemnize 
marriage  at  forbidden  times. 

The  Seven  Sacrawnifs. 


Baptism, 
Confirmation, 
Holy  Eucharist,   . 
Penance, 

Extreme  Unction, 
Holy  Orders, 
Matrimony, 

Till-  Thirc   77/, 


.  Matt,  xxviii.  19. 

.  Acts  viii.  17. 

.  Matt.  xxvi.  26. 

.  John  XX.  23. 

.  James  v.  14. 

.  Luke  xxii.  19. 

.  Matt.  xix.  6. 


'o/oQ^ica/   I  'irtiu's. 

Faith— Hope— Charity. 

77;/-  /)>;//•  Coydinal   l^irfjfrs. 

Prudence — Justice — Fortitude — Temperance. 

77/^  .Seven  Gifts  of  the  Moly  Ghost. — Ish.  \i.  2,  3. 

Wisdom,  Fortitude,  The   Fear  of  the 

Understanding,      Knowledge,  I^ord. 

Counsel,  Piety, 


22  Brief  Statement  of  Christian  Doctrine. 

The    Jzl'c/i'i'  FruHs  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Charity,  Benignity,  Faith, 

Jo5%  Goodness,  Modesty, 

Peace,  Long-suffering,  Coutinency, 

Patience,  Mildness,  Chastity. 

'The  Sfii ritual  Jl'or^s  of  Mercy 
To  admonish  the  sinner,        To  bear  wrongs  patiently, 
To  instruct  the  ignorant.        To  forgive  all  injuries, 
To  counsel  the  doubtful.        To  pra}-  for  the  li\'ing  and 
To  comfort  the  sorrowful,  the  dead. 

!  he  Corporal   Works  of  Mercy 
To  feed  the  hungry,  To  harbor  the  harborless, 

To  give  drink  to  the  thirsty.    To  visit  the  sick, 
To  clothe  the  naked,  To  bur}-  the  dead. 

To  ransom  the  captive, 

The  Fi^hf  Reatitudes. — Matt,  v 

1.  Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit ;  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

2.  Blessed  are  the  meek  ;  for  they  shall  possess  the 
land. 

3.  Blessed  are  they  that  mourn  ;    for  they  shall  be 
comforted. 

4.  Blessed  are  they  that  hunger  and  thirst  after  jus- 
tice ;  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

5.  Blessed  are  the   merciful ;   for  they  shall  obtain 
mercy. 

6.  Blessed  are  the  clean  of  heart ;  for  thev  shall  see 
God. 

7.  Blessed  are  the  peacemakers  ;  for  they  shall  be 
called  the  children  of  God. 


Brief  Statement  of  Christian  Doctrine.  23 

8.  Blessed  are  they  that  suffer  persecution  for  justice' 
sake  ;  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

The  Seven  Deadly  Siyn.  and  the  opposite  Virtues. 


Pride, 

Covetousness, 
Lust, 
Anger, 

5' 

Humility, 
Liberality, 
Chastity, 
Meekness, 

Gluttony, 

Envy, 

Sloth. 

s 

Temperance, 
Brotherly  love 
Diligence. 

.S"/^;.v  against  tlie  Holy  Ghost. 

Presumption  of  God's  mercy — Despair — Impugning 
the  known  truth — Envy  at  another's  spiritual  good — 
Obstinacy  in  sin — Final  impenitence. 

.SV//A'   (  'rvjjig  to   Heai'eri  for    ]  'engeat'ce. 

Wilful  murder — The  sin  of  Sodom — Oppression  of 
the  poor — Defrauding  laborers  of  their  wages. 

,\'i}/r    Ud^'s  of  hehio    ,  h'ressor\'  fn  a)wlher^ ^  Siv. 

By  counsel — By  command — By  consent — By  provoca- 
tion— By  praise  or  flatter}- — By  concealment — By  par- 
taking— By  silence — By  defence  of  the  ill  done. 
Three  Hminent  good   Jl'orks. 
Prayer — Fasting — Almsgiving. 
The  EiHingelieal  Couvsels. 
Voluntary  Poverty — Chastity — Obedience. 
TJte    Four   /  list    Things   to  /ir    l\i'uie)nbrred. 
Death— Judgment — Hell — Heaven. 
Subjects    for  Daily   .'^feditafinu. 
Remember,  Christian  soul,  that  thou  hast  this  day, 
and  every  day  of  thy  life — 


24  Brief' Statement  of  Christian  Doctrine. 


God  to  glorify, 

Jesus  to  imitate, 

The  Angels  aud  Saints  to 

invoke, 
A  soul  to  save, 
A  body  to  mortify, 
Sins  to  expiate, 
Virtues  to  acquire, 
Hell  to  avoid, 


Heaven  to  gain, 
Eternity  to  prepare  for. 
Time  to  profit  by, 
Neighbors  to  edify. 
The  world  to  despise, 
De\'ils  to  combat, 
Passions  to  subdue. 
Death  perhaps  to  suffer. 
And  Judgment  to  undergo. 


Xa?  JBaptiem. 


'"I^ROVIDBD  an  i7ifant  is  in  danger  of  dying  be- 
^—  fore  a  Priest  can  be  prociwed,  any  other  per- 
son, zvhetherman,  woman,  or  child,  may  baptize  it  in 
the  following  manner: 

While  pouring  common   water  on  the  head  or  face 
of  the  infant,  pronounce  the  words  : 

I  BAPTIZE  THEE  IN  THE  NAME  OF  THE  FATHER, 
AND  OF  THE  SON,  AND  OF  THE  HOLY  GHOST. 


a  Sumniar?  of  Cbrietian  ifaitb 
an&  practice. 


I.  What  every  Christian  Must  BewEve. 


•>  VERY  Christian  must  believe  that 
'..  there  is  one  God,  and  no  more  than 
one  God :  that  God  is  a  pure  Spirit, 
the  Ivord  and  Maker  of  heaven  and 
earth,  who  has  neither  beginning  nor 
,  end,  but  is  always  the  same  ;  who  is 
everywhere  present ;  knows  and  sees 
all  things ;  can  do  all  things  whatso- 
ever He  pleases  ;  and  is  infinite  in  all 
perfections. 

2.  Every  Christian  is  bound  to  be- 
^  lieve  that  in  one  God  there  are  three 

distinct  Persons,  perfectly  equal,  of  the  same  substance, 
and  having  the  same  nature :  the  Father,  who  proceeds 
from  no  one ;  the  Son,  who  is  born  of  the  Father 
before  all  ages ;  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  proceeds 
eternally  from  the  Father  and  the  Son  as  from  one 
principle  ;  and  that  the  three  Persons  are  all  equally 
eternal,  equal  in  wisdom  and  power,  and  are  all  three 
one  and  the  same  Lord,  one  and  the  same  God. 

3.  We  must  believe  that  God  created  the  angels  to 
be  with  Him  for  ever,  and  that  one  part  of  them  fell 
25 


26  Christian  Faith  and  Practicr. 

from  God  by  sin,  and  became  devils.  That  God  also 
created  Adam  and  Eve,  the  first  parents  of  all  man- 
kind, and  placed  them  in  the  earthly  Paradise,  from 
whence  they  were  justly  banished  for  the  sin  they 
committed  in  eating  of  the  fruit  of  the  forbidden  tree  ; 
and  that  by  this  transgression  of  Adam  we  are  all  con- 
ceived and  born  in  sin,  and  must  have  been  lost  for 
ever,  if  God  had  not  sent  us  a  Sa\'iour. 

4.  We  are  bound  to  believe  in  the  Sa\'iour  of  all 
mankind,  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  true  God  and 
true  man  ;  perfect  God  from  all  eternit}',  equal  to  His 
Father  in  all  things  ;  and  perfect  man,  from  the  time  of 
Hfs  coming  down  from  heaven  for  us,  having  a  body 
and  soul  like  ours. 

5.  We  must  believe  that  Jesus  Christ,  our  vSaviour, 
who  had  been  long  foretold  by  the  prophets,  was, 
at  God's  appointed  time,  by  the  power  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  without  ha\'ing  any  man  for  His  father,  con- 
ceived in  the  womb  of  the  Virgin  Mary  ;  whom  God 
had  prepared  for  this  wonderful  ?klatemity  in  a  won- 
derful manner  :  in  that  by  a  singular  grace  and  pri- 
vilege, in  view  of  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  she 
was  in  the  first  instant  of  her  conception  preserved 
free  from  ever>'  taint  of  original  sin.  Of  her,  who 
is  Blessed  among  Women  for  evermore,  was  bom 
our  Lord — she  still  remaining  a  pure  virgin.  During 
the  time  of  His  mortal  life  Jesus  Christ  founded  the 
Christian  religion  ;  and  then  offered  Himself  a  Sacri- 
fice for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world,  by  dying  upon  a 
cross,  to  obtain  mercy,  grace,  and  salvation  for  us  ;  and 
that  neither  mercy,  nor  grace,  nor  salvation  can,  or 
ever  could,  since  Adam's  fall, be  obtained  except  through 
the  mediation  of  the  Son  of  God. 


Christian  Faith  and  Practice.  27 

6.  We  must  believe  that  Jesus  Christ,  after  He  died 
and  was  buried,  arose  on  the  third  day  from  death  to 
life,  never  to  die  again  ;  and  that,  for  the  space  of  forty 
days,  He  was  pleased,  at  different  times,  to  manifest 
Himself  to  His  disciples,  and  then  ascended  into  hea- 
ven in  their  sight ;  where,  as  God-man,  He  continually 
intercedes  for  us.  Thence  He  sent  down  the  Holy 
Ghost  upon  His  disciples,  to  abide  with  them  for  ever, 
as  He  had  promised,  and  to  guide  them  and  their  suc- 
cessors into  all  truth. 

7.  We  must  believe  the  Catholic  or  Universal  Church 
of  Christ,  of  which  He  is  the  perpetual  Head,  and  His 
Spirit  the  perpetual  Guide  ;  which  is  founded  upon 
a  rock,  and  is  ever  victorious  over  all  the  powers  of 
earth  and  hell.  The  Church  is  always  One,  in  all  its 
members  professing  one  faith,  in  one  communion,  un- 
der one  chief  pastor,  called  the  Pope,  succeeding  St. 
Peter,  to  whom  Christ  committed  His  whole  flock. 
The  Church  is  always  Holy,  in  teaching  a  holy  doc- 
trine, in  inviting  all  to  a  holy  life,  and  in  the  eminent 
holiness  of  many  of  its  children.  It  is  Catholic,  or 
Universal,  for  it  subsists  in  all  ages,  and  teaches  all 
nations,  and  maintains  all  truth.  It  is  Apostolic,  for 
it  derives  its  doctrine,  its  communion,  its  orders,  and 
its  mission,  by  an  uninterrupted  succession,  from  the 
Apostles  of  Christ. 

8.  With  the  Catholic  Church  the  Scriptures,  both  of 
the  Old  and  New  Testaments,  were  deposited  by  the 
Apostles,  It  is  the  guardian  and  interpreter  of  them, 
and  the  judge  of  all  controversies  relating  to  them. 
The  Scriptures,  thus  interpreted,  together  with  the  tra- 
ditions of  the  Apostles,  are  to  be  received  and  admitted 
by  all  Christians  for  the  rule  of  their  faith  and  practice. 


28  Christian  Faith  and  Practice. 

9.  We  must  believe  that  when  the  Pope  speaks  \^  ex 
cathedra  " — i.e.,  when,  iu  discharge  of  his  office  of  Pas- 
tor and  Teacher  of  all  Christians,  he  defines,  in  virtue 
of  his  supreme  Apostolic  authority,  a  doctrine  of  faith 
or  morals  to  be  held  by  the  universal  Church — he  is 
endowed,  by  the  Di\-ine  assistance  promised  to  him 
iu  Blessed  Peter,  with  that  Infallibility  with  which 
the  Di\-ine  Redeemer  \%-illed  that  His  Church  should 
be  furnished,  in  defining  doctrine  of  faith  or  morals. 
And  therefore  such  definitions  of  the  Pope  are  irre- 
formable  of  themselves,  and  not  in  virtue  of  the  con- 
sent of  the  Church. 

10.  We  nmst  believe  that  Jesus  Christ  has  instituted 
in  His  Church  seven  Sacraments,  or  mysterious  signs 
and  instrumental  causes  of  Divine  Grace  in  our  souls : 
liAPi  ISM.  by  way  of  a  new  birth,  by  which  we  are  made 
children  of  God,  and  cleansed  from  sin  ;  Cu.nmk.ma- 
riuN,  by  which  we  receive  the  Holy  Ghost,  by  the  im- 
position of  the  hands  of  the  successors  of  the  Apostles  : 
the  blessed  Ivichakist,  which  feeds  and  nourishes  our 
souls  with  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ,  really  present 
under  the  forms  of  bread  and  wine,  or  under  either  of 
them  ;  1')-nanc)..  b}'  which  penitent  sinners  are  ab- 
solved from  their  sins,  by  \-irtue  of  the  commission 
given  by  Christ  to  His  ministers  ;  lixTKhMi.  Inchun, 
which  ^^^pes  away  the  remains  of  sin,  and  arms  the 
soul  wth  the  grace  of  God  in  the  time  of  sickness ; 
Hoi.v  Okukks.  by  which  the  ministers  of  God  are  con- 
secrated ;  and  M  mrimo.w  ,  which,  as  a  sacred  sign  of 
the  indissoluble  union  of  Christ  and  His  Church,  unites 
the  married  couple  in  a  hoh'  bond,  and  imparts  to  them 
a  grace  suitable  to  that  state. 

11.  We  must  believe  that  Jesus  Christ  has  also  iu- 


Christian  Faith  and  Practice.  29 

stituted  the  great  Eucharistic  Sacrifice  of  His  Body 
and  Blood  in  remembrance  of  His  Passion  and  Death. 
In  this  Sacrifice,  called  the  Mass,  He  is  mystically  im- 
molated every  day  upon  our  altars,  being  Himself  both 
Priest  and  Victim.  This  Sacrifice  is  the  principal  wor- 
ship of  the  New  Law,  in  which,  and  by  which,  we 
unite  ourselves  to  Jesus  Christ  ;  and  ^\'ith  Him  and 
through  Him  we  adore  God  in  spirit  and  truth ;  give 
Him  thanks  for  all  His  blessings ;  obtain  His  grace 
for  ourselves  and  the  whole  world,  and  pardon  for 
all  our  sins  ;  and  pray  for  the  living  and  the  dead. 

12.  We  must  believe  that  there  is,  in  the  Catholic  or 
Universal  Church  of  God,  a  Communion  of  Saints,  by 
means  of  which  we  communicate  with  ail  holy  persons 
and  in  all  holy  things.  We  communicate  with  the 
Saints  in  heaven,  as  our  fellow-members  under  the 
same  head,  Christ  Jesus  ;  we  give  thanks  to  God  for 
His  gifts  to  them,  and  we  beg  a  share  in  their  prayers. 
We  communicate  "^-ith  all  the  saints  upon  earth  in  the 
same  Sacraments  and  Sacrifice,  and  in  a  holy  union  of 
faith  and  charity.  And  we  also  commimicate  with  the 
faithful  who  have  departed  this  life  in  a  more  imper- 
fect state, — and  who  by  the  law  of  God's  justice  are  for 
a  while  in  a  state  of  suffering, — by  offering  prayers  and 
alms  and  sacrifice  to  God  for  them. 

13.  We  must  believe  that,  by  the  full  concession  of 
Christ,  there  ever  resides  in  the  Church  the  active 
power  of  forgiving  sin,  and  of  granting  Indulgences 
for  the  remission  of  the  temporal  punishments  of  sin  ; 
which  may  be  applied  to  the  souls  both  of  the  living 
and  of  the  dead  who  have  died  friends  of  God  and  in 
the  peace  of  Christ. 

14.  We,  must  believe   also  the  necessity  of  Di\due 


30  Christian  Faith  and  Practick. 

Grace,  without  which  we  cannot  make  so  much  as  one 
step  towards  heaven  ;  and  that  all  our  good  and  all  our 
merits  are  the  gift  of  God ;  that  Christ  died  for  all  men, 
and  that  His  grace  does  not  take  away  or  oppress  our 
free  vdll. 

15.  We  must  believe  that  Jesus  Christ  will  come 
from  heaven  at  the  last  day  to  judge  all  men  ;  that  all 
the  dead,  both  good  and  bad,  shall  arise  from  their 
graves,  and  shall  be  judged  by  Him  according  to  their 
works  ;  that  the  good  shall  go  to  heaven  with  Him, 
body  and  soul,  to  be  happy  for  all  eternity  in  the 
enjoyment  of  the  Sovereign  Good  ;  and  that  the  wicked 
shall  be  condemned,  both  body  and  soiu,  to  the  tor- 
ments of  hell. 


II.  What  every  Christian  Must  Do 

/^  VERY  Christian,  in  order  to  attain  life  everlasting, 
^-A  must  worship  God  as  his  first  beginning  and  last 
end.  This  worship  is  to  be  rendered,  first,  by  Faith  , 
which  makes  both  the  understanding  and  the  will 
humbly  adore  and  emljrace  all  those  truths  which  God 
has  taught,  however  obscure  and  incomprehensible  they 
maybe  to  our  weakness.  Secondly,  by  llupt;  which 
honors  the  infinite  power,  goodness,  and  mercy  of 
God,  and  the  truth  of  His  promises  ;  and  upon  these 
grounds  raises  the  soul  to  an  assured  expectation  of 
mercy,  grace,  and  salvation,  through  the  merits  of 
Jesus  Christ.  Thirdly,  by  Lharuv;  which  teaches 
us  to  love  God  \^^th  our  whole  hearts,  for  His  own 
sake,  and  our  neigh])or  as  ourselves,  for  God's  sake. 
Fourthly,  by  the  virtue  of  Rkligion  ;  the  chief  acts 
of  which  are  adoration,  praise,  thanksgiving,  oblation 


Christian  Faith  and  Practice. 


of  ourselves  to  God,  sacrifice,  qm^  prayer ;  which  ought 
to  be  the  daily  employmeuts  of  a  Christian  soul.  We 
must  flee  all  idolatry  aud  all  false  religious  ;  also 
superstition,  under  which  name  are  comprehended  all 
manner  of  divinations,  all  fortune-telling,  all  witch- 
craft, charms,  spells,  observations  of  omens,  dreams, 
etc.  All  these  things  are  heathenish,  and  contrary 
to  the  worship  of  the  true  and  living  God,  and  to 
that  entire  dependence  which  a  Christian  soul  ought 
to  have  on  Him.  But  we  must  devoutl}^  honor  the 
Bver-Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  the  Holy 
Angels,  and  the  Saints  reigning  in  Glory  ;  whose  inter- 
cessions we  shall  always  most  profitably  invoke.  We 
should  likewise  duly  reverence  all  sacred  emblems  and 
pious  memorials  of  our  Ivord  and  His  Saints,  and 
honor  the  relics  of  God's  servants  whom  Holy  Church 
has  canonized. 

2.  We  must  reverence  the  name  of  God  and  His 
truth  by  a  religious  observance  of  all  lawful  oaths  and 
vows,  and  by  carefully  avoiding  all  false,  rash,  or  un- 
just oaths,  and  blasphemies. 

3.  We  must  dedicate  some  notable  part  of  our  time 
to  His  divine  service  ;  and,  more  especially,  consecrate 
to  Him  those  days  which  are  ordered  by  His  Church 
to  be  sanctified  or  kept  holy. 

4.  Under  God,  we  must  love,  reverence,  and  obey 
our  parents,  and  other  lawful  superiors,  spiritual  and 
temporal ;  and  observe  the  laws  of  the  Church  and 
State  :  as  also  we  must  have  a  due  care  of  our  chil- 
dren, and  of  others  that  are  under  our  charge,  both  as 
to  their  souls  and  their  bodies. 

5.  We  must  abstain  from  all  injuries  to  our  neigh- 
bor's person,  by  murder  or  any  other  violence  ;  and 


32  Christian  Faith  and  Practice. 

from  all  hatred,  envy,  and  desire  of  revenge  ;  as  also 
from  spiritual  murder,  which  is  committed  by  draw-ing 
him  into  sin,  by  words,  actions,  or  bad  example. 

6.  We  must  abstain  from  all  uncleanness  in  thoughts, 
words,  or  actions. 

7.  We  must  not  steal,  cheat,  or  any  other  way  do 
wrong  to  our  neighbor  in  his  goods  and  possessions  ;  we 
must  give  every  one  his  own,  pay  our  debts,  and  make 
restitution  for  all  damages  which  we  have  caused 
through  our  fault. 

8.  We  must  not  wrong  our  neighbor  in  his  character 
or  good  name,  by  calumny,  detraction,  or  rash  judg- 
ment ;  or  in  his  honor  by  reproaches  or  affronts ;  or 
rob  him  of  \i\^  peace  of  mind,  by  scoffs  or  contempt ; 
or  of  his  friends,  by  carrying  stories  backwards  and 
forwards.  In  all  such  cases,  whosoever  wrongs  his 
neighbor  is  obliged  to  make  reparation  or  satisfac- 
tion. 

9.  10.  As  we  are  commanded  to  abstain  from  all  deeds 
of  lust  and  injustice,  so  are  we  also  strictly  obliged  to 
restrain  all  desires  of  these  kinds,  and  to  resist  the 
irregular  motions  of  concupiscence.  So  far  the  Ten 
Connuandments  of  God  ;  which  are  a  short  abridgment 
of  the  whole  eternal  and  natural  law,  which  admits  of 
no  dispensation. 

Every  Christian  is,  moreover,  bound  to  keep  the 
commandments  of  God's  Church, 

1.  We  must  sanctify  Sunda^-s  and  Holydays  of  Ob- 
ligation by  devout  attendance  at  Holy  Mass,  and  by 
resting  from  ser\nle  work. 

2.  We  must  strictl}'  observe  those  days  of  fasting 
and  abstinence  appointed  by  ecclesiastical  authority. 

3.  We  must  humbly  confess  our  sins  at  least  once  a 


Christian  Faith  and  Practice.  33 

year  to  a  Priest  having  competent  jurisdiction — i.e.^ 
approved  by  the  Bishop  of  the  Diocese. 

4.  We  must  be  careful  to  make  our  Easier  Duty, 
by  receiving  Holy  Communion  at  some  time  during 
the  interval  between  the  first  Sunday  in  Lent  and 
Trinity  Sunday. 

5.  According  to  our  means  we  must  contribute  to 
the  support  of  those  who  minister  to  us  in  spiritual 
things, 

6.  We  must  not  marry  non-Catholics,  or  any  one  re- 
lated to  us  within  the  fourth  degree  of  kindred  ;  we 
must  not  marry  clandestinely,  or  solemnize  marriage 
within  the  prohibited  times. 


Prayers  which   rvrry  Christian  should  Know 
BY  Heart. 

The  Invocation. 

IN  nomine  Patris,  4-  et  ^T'N  the  name  of  the  Fa- 

Filii,       et      Spiritus  ^     ther,    -I"  and   of   the 

Sancti.  Son,    and     of    the    Holy 

Amen.  '  Ghost.     Amen. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

•-n)ATER  NOSTER,  qui  (^UR    FATHER,    who 

«-■—      es  in  coelis,  sancti-  ^^     art  in  heaven,   hal- 

ficetur  nomen  tuum  :    ad-  lowed  be  Thy  name  :  Thy 

veniat  regnum  tuum  :  fiat  kingdom   come  :  Thy  will 

voluntas  tua,  sicut  in  coelo,  be  done  on  earth   as  it  is 

et  in   terra.      Panem   nos-  in   heaven.     Give   us    this 

trum  quotidianum   da  no-  day   our  daily  bread :  and 


34  Christian  Faith  and  Practice. 

bis  hodie  :  et  diiuitte  no-  forgive    us   our  trespasses 

bis  debita  nostra,  sicut  et  as   we   forgive   those   who 

nos  dimittimus  debitorihus  trespass   agaiust   us.     And 

nostris.     Et  ne  nos  inducas  lead    us  not    into   tempta- 

in  tentationem :  sed  libera  tion  :  but  deliver  us  from 

nos  a  malo.     Amen.  evil.     Amen. 

Thr  Mail  Marv. 


Maria,     gratia    ""p^^  AIL,   ^Nlar}-,    full    of 
us    r-L^ 


vrvE, 

f^Jr-^     plena;      Dominus  r-*-G     grace;  the  Lord  is 

tecum :     benedicta    tu    in  with     thee  :     blessed    art 

mulieribus,    et    benedictus  thou   among  women,   and 

fructus   ventris   tui,  Jesus,  blessed  is  the  fruit  of  thy 

Sancta  Maria,  Mater  Dei,  womb,  Jesus.     Holy  Mary, 

ora    pro    nobis    peccatori-  Mother   of  God,   pray  for 

bus,  nunc  et  in  hora  mor-  us  sinners,  now  and  at  the 

tis  nostrae.     Amen.  hour  of  our  death.    Amen. 

Thr  Crrrd. 

CREDO  in  Deum,  Pa-  ^  BELIEVE  in  God,  the 

trem  omnipotentem,  -^^    Father  Almighty,  Cre- 

Creatorem  cceli  et  terrse  ;  ator  of  heaven  and  earth  ; 

et  in  Jesum  Christum,  Fi-  and    in  Jesus   Christ,    His 

Hum  ejus   unicum,    Domi-  only  Son,  our  Lord :  who 

num  nostrum  :  qui  concep-  was  conceived  by  the  Holy 

tus  est   de  Spiritu  Sancto,  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin 

natus    ex    Maria    xnrgine,  Mary,  suffered  under  Pon- 

passus  sub  Pontio   Pilato,  tins  Pilate,   was  crucified; 

cnicifixus  ;  mortuus,  et  se-  died,  and  was  buried.     He 

pultus.     Descendit    ad  in-  descended  into  hell ;    the 

feros  ;  tertia  die  resurrexit  a  third  day  He  arose  again 

mortuis  ;  ascenditadccelos,  from  the  dead  ;  He  ascend- 


Christian  Faith  and  Practice. 


35 


sedet  ad  dexteram  Dei  Pa- 
trisomuipotentis ;  iude  veu- 
turns  est  judicare  vivos  et 
mortuos.  Credo  in  Spiri- 
tum  Sanctum,  SanctamKc- 
clesiam  Catholicain,  Sanc- 
torum communionem,  re- 
missiouem  peccatorum, 
caruis  resurrectionem,  vi- 
tam  seternam. 


Amen. 


ed  into  heaven,  sittetli  at 
the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty ;  from 
thence  He  shall  come  to 
judge  the  living  and  the 
dead.  I  believe  in  the  Holy- 
Ghost,  the  Holy  Catholic 
Church,  the  communion  of 
Saints,  the  forgiveness  of 
sins,  the  resurrection  of  the 
body,  and  the  life  everlast- 
ing.    Amen. 


The  Confiteor. 


/^ONFITEOR  Deo  om- 
^^  nipotenti,  beatae 
Mariae  semper  Virgini, 
beato  Michaeli  Archange- 
lo,  beato  Joanni  Baptistce, 
Sanctis  Apostolis  Petro  et 
Paulo,  omnibus  Sanctis,  (et 
tibi.  Pater, )  quia  peccavi  ni- 
mis  cogitatione,  verbo,  et 
opere,  mea  culpa,  mea 
culpa,  mea  maxima  culpa. 
Ideo  precor  beatam  Mari- 
am  semper  Virginem,  be- 
atum  Michaelem  Archan- 
gelum,  beatum  Joannem 
Baptistam,  sanctos  Apos- 
tolos  Petrum  et  Paulum, 
onines  Sanctos,  (et  te,  Pa- 


I  CONFESS  to  Al- 
mighty God,  to  bless- 
ed Mary  ever  Virgin,  to 
blessed  Michael  the  Arch- 
angel, to  blessed  John  the 
Baptist,  to  the  holyApostles 
Peter  and  Paul,  and  to  all 
the  Saints,  (and  to  you,  Fa- 
ther,) that  I  have  sinned 
exceedingly  in  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  through 
my  fault,  through  my 
fault,  through  my  most 
grievous  fault.  Therefore  I 
beseech  blessed  Mary  ever 
Virgin,  blessed  Michael  the 
Archangel,  blessed  John 
the  Baptist,  the  holy  Apos- 


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Christian  Faith  and  Practice. 


ter, )  orare  pro  me  ad  Domi- 
nuin  Deum  nostrum. 


Misereatur  nostri  om- 
nipoteus  Deus,  et  dimissis 
peccatis  nostris,  perducat 
nos  ad  \4tam  aeteruam. 

Ajucu. 

Indulgentiam,  +absoluti- 
onem,  et  remissionem  pec- 
catoriim  nostrorum,  tribu- 
at  uobis  omuipotens  et  mi- 
sericors  Domiuus.    Amen. 


ties  Peter  and  Paul,  and  all 
the  Saints,  (and  you.  Fa- 
ther,) to  pra}'  to  the  Lord 
our  God  for  me. 

]May  Almighty  God  have 
mercy  upon  us,  and  forgive 
us  our  sins,  and  bring  us 
unto  life  everlasting. 

A)nen. 

jNIay  the  Almighty  and 
merciful  Lord  grant  us 
pardon,  ^-  absolution,  and 
remission  of  our  sins. 

Amen. 


The  Gloria  Patri.  or  Lesser  no.volos^v. 


/^LORIA  Patri,  et  Filio, 
^^     et   Spiritui    Sancto. 


y^LORY  be  to  the  Fa- 
^^    ther,  and  to  the  Son, 


Sicut  erat  in  principio,  et  and   to    the    Holy   Ghost 

nunc,    et    semper,    et    in  As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 

saecula  saeculorum.  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 

Amen.  world  without  end.  Amen. 


-o  -^^ 


flDorning  iprai^ers* 


THE  OFFICE  OF  PRIME. 


Before  Ptime  are  said  Inaiuiibly  the  Our  Father,  the 
Hail  Mary,  and  the  I  believe  in  God. 


Then  is  said  aloud 

OMB  unto  my  help,  O  God. 

R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
Alleluia  {or,  in  Lent,  Praise  to  Thee, 
O  Lord,  King  of  eternal  glory). 


\Hh 


fr 


's  sa/(f  tlie  foUo'A'ixs  h\ 


y^  HE  star  of  morn  to  night  succeeds; 
^^     We  therefore  meekly  pray, 
May  God,  in  all  our  words  and  deeds, 
Keep  us  from  harm  this  day. 


May  He  in  love  restrain  us  still 
From  tones  of  strife  and  words  of  ill, 
And  wrap  around  and  close  our  eyes 
To  earth's  absorbing  vanities. 

*  Translation  by  Cardinal  Newman. 
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38  Morning  Prayers. 


May  wrath  and  thoughts  that  geuder  shame 

Ne'er  iu  our  breasts  abide, 
Aud  painful  abstineuces  tame 

Of  wautou  flesh  the  pride  ; 

So  when  the  weary  day  is  o'er, 
And  night  and  stillness  come  once  more^ 
Blameless  and  clean  from  spot  of  earth 
We  may  repeat  with  reverent  mirth — 

To  God  the  Father  glory  be, 

Aud  to  His  Only  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit,  One  and  Three, 

While  endless  ages  run.     Amen. 

Tfien  follow  the  Psalms,  which  are  said  undrr  one  Antiph'tn  .• 
Ant.  for  Sundays.     Alleluia. 
Ant.  for  week-days.     Blessed  are  they  that  walk. 

Psahn   :;;. 

CN"  AVE  me,  O  God,  by  Thy  name  :  and  judge  me  in 
^     Thy  strength. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  God  :  give  ear  unto  the  words  of 
my  mouth. 

For  strangers  have  risen  up  against  me,  and  the 
mighty  have  sought  after  my  soul  :  and  they  have  not 
set  God  before  their  eyes. 

For  behold,  God  is  my  helper  :  and  the  Lord  is  the 
protector  of  my  soul. 

Turn  back  evil  upon  mine  enemies :  and  destroy 
Thou  them  in  Thy  truth. 

I  will  freely  sacrifice  unto  Thee,  and  \rill  praise  Thy 
name,  O  Lord  :  for  it  is  good  : 


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For  Thou  hast  delivered  me  out  of  all  my  trouble  : 
and  mine  eye  hath  looked  down  upon  mine  enemies. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Psalm  ri8. 

BLESSED  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way  :  who  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
Blessed  are  they  that  search  His  testimonies  :   that 
seek  Him  with  their  whole  heart. 

For  they  that  work  iniquity  :  have  not  walked  in 
His  ways. 

Thou  hast  commanded  that  Thy  commandments  be 
kept  most  diligently.- 

0  that  my  ways  may  be  so  directed  :  that  I  may 
keep  Thine  ordinances. 

Then  shall  I  not  be  confounded  :  when  I  shall  have 
regard  to  all  Thy  commandments. 

1  will  praise  Thee  with  uprightness  of  heart :  when 
I  shall  have  learned  the  judgments  of  Thy  justice. 

I  will  keep  Thine  ordinances  :  O  forsake  me  not 
utterly. 

By  what  doth  a  young  man  correct  his  way  ?  even 
by  keeping  Thy  words. 

With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  after  Thee  :  let 
me  not  stray  from  Thy  commandments. 

Thy  words  have  I  hidden  within  my  heart :  that  I 
may  not  sin  against  Thee. 

Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord :  O  teach  me  Thine  ordi- 
nances. 

With  my  lips  have  I  declared  :  all  the  judgments  of 
Thy  mouth. 

I  have  had  delight  in  the  way  of  Thy  testimonies  : 
even  as  in  all  riches. 


40  Morning  Prayers. 

I  will  meditate  ou  Thy  comuiaudments :  and  I  vdW 
consider  Thy  ways. 

I  will  think  upon  Thine  ordinances  :  I  will  not  for- 
get Thy  words. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


"T^  EAL  bountifully  %\'ith  Thy  servant :  quicken  Thou 
r*— ^      me,  and  I  shall  keep  Thy  words. 

Open  Thou  mine  e3-es  :  and  I  shall  see  the  wondrous 
things  of  Thy  law. 

I  am  a  sojourner  upon  earth  :  O  hide  not  Thy  coiti- 
mandments  from  me. 

My  soul  hath  longed  greatly  :  to  desire  Thine  ordi- 
nances at  all  times. 

Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  :  cursed  are  they  that 
do  err  from  Thy  commandments. 

0  take  from  me  shame  and  contempt  :  for  I  have 
sought  after  Thy  testimonies. 

Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me  :  but  Thy 
serv^ant  was  occupied  in  Thy  statutes. 

For  Thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation  :  and  Thine 
orcUnances  are  my  counsel. 

My  soul  hath  cleaved  to  the  earth  :  O  quicken  Thou 
me  according  to  Thy  word. 

1  have  declared  iny  ways,  and  Thou  heardest  me  : 
teach  me  Thy  statutes. 

Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  Thine  ordinan- 
ces :  and  I  will  meditate  on  Thy  wondrous  works. 

]My  soul  hath  slumbered  through  weariness  :  strength- 
en Thou  me  in  Thy  words. 

Remove  from  me  the  way  of  iniquity  :  and  have 
mercy  on  me  in  Thy  law. 


Morning  Prayers.  41 

I  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth :  I  have  not  forgotten 
Thy  judgments. 

I  have  cleaved  unto  Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord  :  put 
me  not  to  shame. 

I  have  run  in  the  way  of  Thy  commandments :  when 
Thou  didst  enlarge  my  heart. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

[The  folloiuing  creed  is  said  only  on  Sutidays,  luhen  the 
Sunday  Office  is  recited  : 

The  Creed  0/ St.  AfJianasius. 

QUICUMQUE  vultsal-  ^THT  HOSOEVER  desires 

vus  esse,  *  ante  omnia  ^^^^^     to  be  saved,  before 

opus  est,  ut  teneat  Catho-  all  things  it  is  necessary  that 

licam  fidem.  he  hold  the  Catholic  faith. 

Quam  nisi  quisque  inte-  Which  faith,  except  every 

gram  inviolatamque  serva-  one    do    keep   entire    and 

verit,    *  absque    dubio    in  inviolate,     without     doubt 

seternum  peribit.  he  shall  perish  everlast- 
ingly. 

Fides    autem    Catholica  Now  the  Catholic  faith  is 

haec  est,  "^  ut  unum  Deum  this  :  that  we  worship  one 

in  Trinitate,  et  Triuitatem  God  in  Trinity,  and  Trinity 

in  unitate  veneremur.  in  Unit3^ 

Neque  coufundentes  per-  Neither  confounding  the 

sonas,  *  neque  substantiam  Persons   nor  dividing   the 

separantes.  substance. 

Alia    est    enim   persona  For  there  is  one  Person 

Patris,  alia  Filii,  *  alia  Spi-  of  the  Father,  another  of 

ritus  vSancti.  the  Son,  another  of  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Sed    Patris,    et   Filii,    et  But  the  Godhead  of  the 


42 


Morning  Prayers. 


Spiritus  Saucti  uua  est  di- 
^dnitas,  *  ajqualis  gloria, 
coaitema  inajestas. 

Qualis  Pater,  talis  Fi- 
lius,  *  talis  Spiritus  Sauc- 
tus. 

lucreatus  Pater,  iucrea- 
tus  Filius,  *  increatus  Spi- 
ritus Sanctus. 

Inimensus  Pater,  immen- 
sus  Filius,  *  immeusus  Spi- 
ritus Sanctus. 

^ternus  Pater,  a;ternus 
Filius,  *  setemus  Spiritus 
Sanctus. 

Et  tamen  uon  tres  etter- 
ni,  *  sed  uuus  ceternus. 

Sicut  non  tres  increati, 
nee  tres  imniensi,  *  sed 
unus  increatus,  et  unus  ini- 
mensus. 

Similiter  omnipotens  Pa- 
ter, omnipotens  Filius,  * 
omnipotens  Spiritus  vSanc- 
tus. 

Et  tamen  non  tres  omni- 
potentes,  *  sed  unus  omni- 
potens. 

Ita  Deus  Pater,  Deus 
Filius,  *  Deus  Spiritus 
Sanctus. 


Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost  is 
one  ;  the  glory  equal,  the 
majesty  co-eternal. 

As  the  Father  is,  such  is 
the  Son,  such  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

The  Father  uncreate,  the 
Son  uncreate,  the  Holy 
Ghost  uncreate. 

The  Father  infinite,  the 
Son  infinite,  the  Holy 
Ghost  infinite. 

The  Father  eternal,  the 
Son  eternal,  the  Holy 
Ghost  eternal. 

And  yet  they  are  not 
three  eternals,  but  one 
Eternal. 

As  also  they  are  not  three 
uucreates,  nor  three  infi- 
nites ;  but  one  Uncreate, 
and  one  Infinite. 

In  like  manner  the  Fa- 
ther is  Almighty,  the  vSon 
Almighty,  and  the  Hoh'' 
Ghost  Almighty. 

And  yet  they  are  not 
three  almighties,  but  one 
Almighty. 

So  the  Father  is  God,  the 
Son  God,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  God. 


Morning  Prayers. 


43 


Kt  tamen  nou  tres  Dii,  * 
sed  uuus  est  Deus. 

Ita  Dominus  Pater,  Do- 
miuus  Filius,  *  Domiuus 
Spiritus  Saiictus. 

Bt  tanien  nou  tres  Domi- 
ni, *  sed  uiius  est  Dominus. 

Quia  sicut  singillatim 
unamquamque  personam 
Deum  ac  Dominum  coufi- 
teri  Christiana  veritate  com- 
pellimur  :  *  ita  tres  Deos 
aut  Dominos  dicere  Ca- 
tholica  religione  prohibe- 


And  yet  they  are  not 
three  Gods,  but  one  God. 

So  the  Father  is  Lord, 
the  Son  is  Lord,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost  is  Lord. 

And  yet  they  are  not 
three  Lords,  but  one  Lord. 

For  as  we  are  obliged 
by  the  Christian  Truth 
to  acknowledge  every  Per- 
son singly  to  be  God  and 
Lord  :  so  we  are  forbidden 
by  the  Catholic  religion 
to  sa}^  there  are  three  Gods 
or  three  Lords. 


Pater  a  nuUo  est  fac- 
tus,  *  nee  creatus,  nee  ge- 
nitus. 

Filius  a  Patre  solo  est :  * 
non  factus,  nee  creatus,  sed 
genitus. 

Spiritus  Sanctus  a  Patre 
et  Filio  :  -  non  factus,  nee 
creatus,  nee  genitus,  sed 
procedens. 

Unus  ergo  Pater,  non 
tres  Patres  :  unus  Filius, 
non  tres  Filii  :  ^  unus  vSpi- 
ritus  Sanctus,  non  tres  Spi- 
ritus Sancti. 

Kt  in  hac  Trinitate  nihil 
prius   aut   posterius,    nihil 


The  Father  was  made  by 
no  one,  neither  created, 
nor  begotten. 

The  Son  is  by  the  Fa- 
ther alone,  not  made,  nor 
created,  but  begotten. 

The  Holy  Ghost  is  from 
the  Father  and  the  Son,  not 
made,  nor  created,  nor  be- 
gotten, but  proceeding. 

So  there  is  one  Father, 
not  three  Fathers  :  one  Son, 
not  three  Sons  :  one  Holy 
Ghost,  not  three  Holy 
Ghosts. 

And  in  this  Trinity  there 
is  nothing  before  or  after, 


44 


MoRxixG  Prayers. 


majus  aut  minus  :  *  sed 
totae  tres  personae  coceter- 
nse  sibi  siiut,  et  coaequa- 
les. 

Ita  ut  per  omnia,  sicut 
jam  supra  dictum  est,  *  et 
unitas  in  Trinitate,  et  Trini- 
tas  in  uuitate  veneranda  sit. 

Qui  ^-ult  ergo  sahnis 
esse,  *  ita  de  Trinitate  seu- 
tiat. 

Sed  necessarium  est  ad 
aetemam  salutem,  ^  ut  iu- 
carnationem  quoque  Domi- 
ni uostri  Jesu  Christi  fideli- 
ter  credat. 

Est  ergo  fides  recta,  ut 
credamus  et  confiteamur,  - 
quia  Dominus  noster  Jesus 
Christus  Dei  Filius,  Deus 
et  homo  est. 

Deus  est  ex  substantia 
Patris  ante  saecula  geni- 
tus :  *  et  homo  est  ex  sub- 
stantia matris  in  saeculo 
natus. 

Perfectus  Deus,  perfec- 
tus  homo  :  *  ex  anima  ra- 
tionali,  et  humana  carue 
subsistens. 

.^qualis  Patri  secundum 
divinitatem  :  *  minor   Pa- 


nothing  greater  or  less ;  but 
the  whole  three  Persons  are 
co-eternal  together  and  co- 
equal. 

So  that  in  all  things,  as  is 
aforesaid,  the  Unity  is  to 
be  worshipped  in  Trinity, 
and  the  Trinity  in  Unity. 

He,  therefore,  that  de- 
sires to  be  saved  must  thus 
believe  of  the  Trinity. 

Furthermore,  it  is  neces- 
sary to  everlasting  salva- 
tion that  he  also  believe 
faithfully  the  Incarnation 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Now  the  right  faith  is, 
that  we  believe  and  con- 
fess that  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  Sou  of  God,  is 
both  God  and  man. 

He  is  God  of  the  sub- 
stance of  His  Father,  be- 
gotten before  the  world  ; 
and  He  is  man  of  the  sub- 
stance of  His  Mother,  bom 
in  the  world  : 

Perfect  God  and  per- 
fect man  ;  of  rational  soul 
and  human  flesh  subsist- 
ing, 

Equal  to  the  Father  ac- 
cording to   His  Divinity  ; 


Morning  Prayers. 


45 


tre  secundum  humaiiita- 
tem. 

Qui,  licet  Deus  sit  et 
homo,  *  uon  duo  tam.eu, 
sed  unus  est  Christus. 

Unus  autem,  uon  con- 
versione  divinitatis  in  car- 
nem,  ^  sed  assumptione 
humanitatis  in  Deum. 

Unus  omnino,  non  con- 
fusione  substantias,  *  sed 
unitate  persouse. 

Nam,  sicut  anima  ratio- 
nalis  et  caro  unus  est 
homo,  '^  ita  Deus  et  homo 
unus  est  Christus  : 

Qui  passus  est  pro  salu- 
te nostra,  descendit  ad  in- 
feros, *  tertia  die  resurrexit 
a  mortuis  : 

Ascendit  ad  ccelos,  sedet 
ad  dexteram  Dei  Patris  om- 
nipotentis  :  ^  inde  venturus 
est  judicare  ^'ivos  et  mor- 
tuos  : 

Ad  cujus  adventum  om- 
nes  homines  resurgere  ha- 
beut  cum  corporibus  suis,  * 
et  reddituri  sunt  de  factis 
propriis  rationem. 

Et  qui  bona  egerunt, 
ibunt  in  vitam  seternam  : 


and  less  than  the  Father  ac- 
cording to  His  humanity. 

Who,  although  He  be 
both  God  and  man,  yet  He 
is  not  two,  but  one  Christ  : 

One,  not  by  the  conver- 
sion of  the  Godhead  into 
flesh,  but  by  the  assuming 
of  human  nature  unto  God: 

One  altogether,  not  by 
confusion  of  substance,  but 
by  unity  of  person. 

For  as  the  rational  soul 
and  the  body  constitutes 
one  man,  so  God  and  man 
is  one  Christ  : 

Who  suffered  for  our  sal- 
vation, descended  into  hell, 
arose  again  the  third  day 
from  the  dead : 

He  ascended  into  heaven ; 
He  sitteth  at  the  right  hand 
of  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty ;  thence  He  shall 
come  to  judge  the  living 
and  the  dead  : 

At  whose  coming  all  men 
must  arise  again  with  their 
bodies,  and  must  give  an 
account  of  their  own 
works. 

And  they  that  have  done 
good  shall  go  into  life  ever- 


46  Morning  Prayers. 

qui  vero   mala,   in   ignem    lasting  ;  aud  they  that  have 
setemum.  done  evil,  into  everlasting 

fire. 
Hsec  est  fides  Catholica  :       This  is  the  Catholic  faith, 
quam   nisi    quisque   fideli-    which  except  a  man  believe 
ter   firmiterque   crediderit,    faithfully    and    steadfastly 
sahnis  esse  non  poterit.  he  cannot  be  saved. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 

etc.  1 

Antiphon  for  Sundays,  Alleluia,  Alleluia,  Alleluia. 
At  Easter  a  fourth  Alleluia. 

Antiphon  Jiir  ll'eek-day^  : 

BLESSED   are  they  that    walk    in   Thy    law,    O 
Lord. 

T/ien  is  said  the  Oiapter  : 

Sundays. 

y  I  "NTO  the  King  of  ages,  the  Inmiortal,  Invisible, 
^^-^      only  God,  be  honor  and  glory  for  ever  and  ever, 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


Xi 


IVeek-days. 

OVE  peace  and  truth,  saith  the  Lord  .Ylmighty. 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


Then  follows  the  short  Responsory  : 

CHRIST,  Thou  Son  of  the  living  God,  have  mercy 
on  us. 
R.  Christ,  Thou  Son  of  tlie  living  God,  have  merq'^ 
on  us. 

V.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  the  Father, 
R.  Have  mercy  on  us. 


Morning  Prayers,  47 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Sou,  and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

R.  Christ,  Thou  Son  of  the  living  God,  have  mercy 
on  us. 

V.  Arise,  O  Christ,  and  help  us. 

R.  And  deliver  us  for  Thy  name's  sake. 

Ajl^r  the  shoyl.   lesponsory  follow  these  prayers,  called  the  Prece.^, 
except  on  Double  Feasts  and  within  Octaves,  when  they  are  omitted 

dozen  to  the  murk  r'-)  ; 

"T — 'ORD,  have  mercy, 
r-*— 4    Christ,  have  mercy. 

Ivord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Father  {maudibly). 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 

I  believe  in  God  {inaudibly). 

V.  The  resurrection  of  the  body. 

R.  And  the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

V.  But  I,  O  Lord,  have  cried  unto  Thee. 

R.  And  in  the  morning  my  prayer  shall  come  early 
before  Thee. 

V.  Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  praise. 

R.  That  I  may  sing  of  Thy  glory ;  and  of  Thy  great- 
ness all  the  day  long. 

V.  O  Lord,  turn  away  Thy  face  from  my  sins. 

R.  And  blot  out  all  my  iniquities. 

V.  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God. 

R.  And  renew  a  right  sjjirit  within  me. 

V.  Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  face. 

R.  And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Sj^irit  from  me. 

V.  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation. 

R.  And  strengthen  me  with  a  perfect  spirit. 


48  Morning  Prayers. 


I  Tkf^e  prayers  within  the  brackets  are  said  only  uh  weekdays  : 

*T^  ELIVER  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  evil  man. 
f^-^      R.  And  rescue  me  from  the  unjust  man. 

V.  Deliver  nie  from  mine  enemies,  O  my  God. 

R.  And  defend  me  from  them  that  rise  up  against 
me. 

V.  Deliver  me  from  them  that  work  iniquity. 

R.  And  save  me  from  the  men  of  blood. 

V.   So  will  I  sing  a  psalm  unto  Thy  name  for  ever 
and  ever, 

R.  That  I  may  pay  my  vows  from  day  to  day. 

V.  Hear  us,  O  God  our  Saviour. 

R.  Who  art  the  hope  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth, 
and  in  the  sea  afar  off. 

V.  Come  unto  my  help,  O  God. 

R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 

V.  Holy  God,  Holv  and  Mighty,  Holv  and  Immor- 
tal, ' 

R.  Have  mercy  on  us. 

V.   Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul, 

R.  And  let  all  that  is   within   me   bless   His   holy 
name. 

V.  Bless  the  Lord,  O  m\-  soul. 

R.  And  forget  not  all  His  benefits. 

V.  Who  forgiveth  thee  all  thine  iniquities. 

R.  Who  hcaleth  all  thine  infirmities. 

V.  Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction, 

R.  Who  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  compassion. 

V.  Wlio  satisfieth  thy  desire  with  good  things. 

R.   Thy  youth  shall  be  renewed  like  the  eagle's.  | 

V.    Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

R,  Who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 


Morning  Pravers.  49 

The   Confiteor,  p.  jt. 
Then  the  office  continues  as  follows  : 

VOUCHSAFE,  O  Lord,  this  day 
J?.  To  keep  us  without  sin. 
F.  Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord. 
A*.  Have  mercy  on  us. 
V.  Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us. 
J^.  As  we  have  hoped  in  Thee. 

*  /fere  the  office  is  resumed  when  the  Preces  have  been  omitted  : 

V.    O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

OLORD,  God  Almighty,  who  hast  brought  us  to 
the  beginning  of  this  day  :  let  Thy  power  so 
defend  us  therein,  that  this  day  we  fall  into  no  sin,  but 
that  all  our  thoughts,  words,  and  works  may  always 
tend  to  what  is  just  in  Thy  sight.  Through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  who  liveth  and  reign eth  with 
Thee  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

Here  is  read  the  Martyrology,  if  read  at  all ;  after  which  the  office 
proceeds  thns  : 

V.  Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord 
R.  Is  the  death  of  His  saints. 


50  Morning  Prayers. 

/'Y\  AY  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary  and  all  the  Saints 
%J-^      plead  for  us  with  the  Lord,  that  we  may  de- 
sene  to  be  helped  and  delivered  by  Him  who  liveth 
and  reigueth,  world  without  end.      Amen. 
V.  Come  unto  my  help,  O  God. 
^.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to   help   me.     {T/n's   ver- 
suit'  and  rt'spon.sf  i<  .<aui   'hricr.^ 
V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
R.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  etc. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Our  Father  {inaudibly). 
V.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
R.  But  deliver  us  from  e\nl. 

V.   Look   upon   Thy   ser\'ants.    O    Lord,    and  upon 
Thy  works,  and  direct  their  children. 

R.  And  let  the  brightness  of  the  Lord  our  God  be 
upon   us,  and    direct  Thou   the  works   of  our   hands 
over  us  :  yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  do  Thou  direct. 
V.  Glor>^  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 
R.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  etc. 

I.rt  i>s  pra\ . 

OLORD  GOD,  King  of  heaven  and  earth,  vouchsafe 
this  day  to  direct  and  to  sanctify,  to  rule  and  to 
govern,  our  souls  and  bodies,  our  senses,  words,  and 
actions,  in  Thy  law,  and  in  the  works  of  Thy  com- 
mandinents  ;  that  both  now  and  for  ever  we  may  de- 
serve to  be  saved  and  delivered  through  Thy  protec- 
tion, O  Sa\nour  of  the  world,  who  livest  and  reignest, 
world  without  end. 
R.  Amen. 


Morning  Prayers.  51 

V.  O  Lord,  grant  Thy  blessing. 
The  Blessing :  May  the  Ivord  Almighty  order  our 
days  and  deeds  in  His  peace. 
R.  Amen. 

Then  is  read  the  short  lesson  : 

*jCp  ND  may  the  Lord  direct  our  hearts  in  the  love 
^*~'-*  of  God,  and  the  patience  of  Christ.  And  do 
Thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

F.  Our  help  is   in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

R.  Who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 

V.  Bless  ye. 

R.  God. 

T/ie  Blessing :  The  Lord  bless  us,  and  keep  us  from 
all  evil,  and  bring  us  unto  life  everlasting :  and  may 
the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed,  through  the  mercy 
of  God,  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 


ANOTHER  FORM  OF  MORNIlSra  PRAYERS. 

As  soon  n.s  yn/t  are  a^i'ake.  make  th/>  st'^n  of  the  Cross,  and  say  : 

"T^  OLY,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts :  the  earth 
^*"^  is  full  of  Thy  glory.  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
glory  be  to  the  Son,  glory  be  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 
A77ien.i^) 

IVhcH  you  are  dressed,  calling  to  mind  the  greatness  of  God,  and 
yonrown  7ioihin?ness,  place  yourself  in  His  presence,  and  kneel 
dmon  and  say  : 

I   N  the  name  of  the  Father,  +  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
•^     the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


52  Morning  Prayers. 


Come.  Holy  Ghost,  fill  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful, 
and  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  Thy  love. 

yX^OST  holy  and  adorable  Trinity,  one  God  in  three 
N'-^  Persons,  I  believe  that  Thou  art  here  present  ; 
I  adore  Thee  with  the  deepest  humility,  and  render  to 
Thee,  wdth  my  whole  heart,  the  homage  which  is  due 
to  Thy  sovereign  majesty. 

OMY  God,  I  most  humbly  thank  Thee  for  all  the 
favors  Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  me  up  to  the 
present  moment.  I  give  Thee  thanks  from  the  bottom 
of  my  heart  that  Thou  hast  created  me  after  Thine  own 
image  and  likeness,  that  Thou  hast  redeemed  me  by 
the  precious  blood  of  Thy  dear  Son,  and  that  Thou 
hast  preser\'ed  me  and  brought  me  safe  to  the  begin- 
ning of  another  day.  I  offer  to  Thee.  O  Lord,  my 
whole  being,  and  in  particular  all  my  thoughts,  words, 
actions,  and  sufferings  of  this  day.  I  consecrate  them 
all  to  the  glory  of  Thy  name,  beseeching  Thee  that 
through  the  infinite  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  my  Sa\-iour 
they  ma}'  all  find  acceptance  in  Thy  sight.  May  Thy 
dix-ine  love  animate  them,  and  may  they  all  tend  to 
Thy  greater  glory. 

'y~|^DORABLE  Jesus,  my  Sa\Tiour  and  Master,  model 
(%/4-*-^  of  all  perfection,  I  resolve  and  will  endeavor 
this  day  to  imitate  Thy  example,  to  be,  like  Thee,  mild, 
humble,  chaste,  zealous,  charitable,  and  resigned.  I 
will  redouble  my  efforts  that  I  may  not  fall  this  day 
into  any  of  those  sins  which  I  have  heretofore  com- 
mitted (here  yoji  may  name  any  besetting  sin),  and 
which  I  sincerely  desire  to  forsake. 


Morning  Prayers.  53 

/^  MY  God,  Thou  knowest  my  poverty  and  weak- 
^""^  ness,  and  that  I  am  unable  to  do  anything  good 
without  Thee  ;  deny  me  not,  O  God,  the  help  of  Thy 
grace ;  proportion  it  to  my  necessities  ;  give  me  strength 
to  avoid  everything  evil  which  Thou  forbiddest,  and  to 
practise  the  good  which  Thou  hast  commanded ;  and 
enable  me  to  bear  patiently  all  the  trials  which  it  may 
please  Thee  to  send  me. 

/^UR  Father.  Hail  Mary.  I  believe  in  God.  I 
^"^^     confess  to  Almighty  God,  etc. 

[He'ir  the  Litany  of  the  Holy  Name,  p.  60,  may  be  smd.] 

An  Act  of  Fatth. 

r\  MY  God  !  I  fii-mly  believe  that  Thou  art  one  God 
^"^  in  three  Divine  Persons,  the  Father,  the  Sou, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost ;  I  believe  that  the  Divine  Son 
became  man,  and  died  for  our  sins,  and  that  He  will 
come  to  judge  the  li\'ing  and  the  dead.  I  believe  these 
and  all  the  truths  which  the  Holy  Catholic  Church 
teaches,  because  Thou  hast  revealed  them,  who  canst 
neither  deceive  nor  be  deceived. 

An  Act  of  Hopk. 

f~\  MY  God  !  relying  on  Thy  infinite  goodness  and 
promises,  I  hope  to  obtain  pardon  of  my  sins, 
the  help  of  Thy  grace,  and  life  everlasting,  through 
the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and  Redeemer. 

An  Act  or  Charit-s-. 

C~\  MY  God  !  I  love  Thee  above  all  things,  with  my 
whole  heart  and  soul,  because  Thou  art  all-good 


54  Morning  Prayers. 

and  worthy  of  all  love.  I  love  my  neighbor  as  myself 
for  the  love  of  Thee.  I  forgive  all  who  have  injured 
me,  aud  ask  pardon  of  all  whom  I  have  iuj  ured. 

An  Act  ok  Contrition. 

OMY  God  !  I  am  heartily  sorry  for  having  offended 
Thee,  and  I  detest  all  my  sins,  because  I  dread 
the  loss  of  heaven  and  the  pains  of  hell,  but  most  of 
all  because  they  offend  Thee,  my  God,  who  art  all-good 
and  deser\dng  of  all  my  lov^e.  I  firmly  resolve,  with 
the  help  of  Thy  grace,  to  confess  my  sins,  to  do  pen- 
ance, and  to  amend  my  life.      Amen. 

OHOLY  Virgin,  Mother  of  God,  my  Mother  and 
Patroness,  I  place  myself  under  thy  protection, 
I  throw  myself  vdih.  confidence  into  the  arms  of  thy 
compassion.  Be  to  me,  O  Mother  of  mercy,  my  refuge 
in  distress,  my  consolation  under  suffering,  my  advo- 
cate \nth  thy  adorable  Son,  now  and  at  the  hour  of 
my  death.     Amen. 

r^  FAITHFUIv  Guardian  and  Father  of  virgins, 
^^  Blessed  Joseph,  to  whom  was  confided  the  care 
of  Jesus,  and  of  Mary  the  Queen  of  Virgins,  I  most 
humbly  supplicate  thee,  by  the  love  thou  dost  bear 
Jesus  and  Mary,  to  obtain  for  me  that,  being  presers'ed 
from  every  stain  during  my  whole  life,  I  may  be  ever 
able  to  serve  them  with  unspotted  purity  of  mind  and 
body.    Amen.d) 

"ff  NGEL  of  God,  my  Guardian  dear, 
(^'-^     To  whom  His  love  commits  me  here, 
Ever  this  day  be  at  my  side, 
To  light  and  guard,  to  rule  and  guide.     Amen.^X) 


'IHE  ANGELUS. 


55 


/^  GREAT  Saint,  whose  name  I  bear,  protect  me, 
^^  pray  for  me,  that,  like  thee,  I  may  serve  God 
faithfully  on  earth,  and  glorify  Him  eternally  with 
thee  in  heaven.     Amoi. 


CD 


AY  the  power  of  the  Father  govern  and  protect 
me  !  May  the  wisdom  of  the  Son  teach  and 
enlighten  me  !  May  the  influence  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
renew  and  quicken  me  !  May  the  blessing  of  the  All- 
holy  Trinity,  the  Father,  -f"  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  me,  now  and  for  evermore.     Aine?t. 


THE  ANGELUS.f^) 

To  be  said  Morning ,  Noon,  and  Night ;  kneeling,  except  on  Saturday 
erening  and  throughout  Sunday. 


Ji. 


NGELUS       Domini 
nuntiavit  Mariae. 


R.  Et  concepit  de  Spi- 
ritu  Sancto. 

Ave,  Maria,  etc. 

V.  Ecce  ancilla  Do- 
mini. 

R.  Fiat  mihi  secundum 
verbum  tuum. 

Ave,  Maria,  etc. 

r.    Ft    Vkkbum    caro 

FACTUM   EST. 

R.  Et  habita^nt  in  no- 
bis. 

Ave,  Maria,  etc. 


^^HE  Angel  of  the 
^-"^  Lord  declared  unto 
Mary. 

R.  And  she  conceived 
by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Hail,  Mar\",  etc. 

V.  Behold  the  hand- 
maid of  the  Lord. 

R.  Be  it  done  unto  me 
according  to  Thy  word. 

Hail,  Mary,  etc. 

/ '.  And  the  Word  was 
MADE  Flesh. 

R.  And  dwelt  among 
us. 

Hail,  Mary,  etc. 


56  Prayer  for  Authorities. 

()rL)>"/^  Lii  I'  <  pro  \ . 

/TIrATIAM  tuam,  quae-  "T^OUR    forth,    we    be- 

^-^     sunius,         Domiue,  '^~~     seech  Thee,  O  Lord, 

ineutibus   uostris  infunde,  Thy  grace  into  our  hearts  ; 

ut  qui,  Augelo  nuutiante,  that  as  we  have  known  the 

Christi    filii    tui    incarna-  Incarnation  of  Christ  Thy 

tionem    cognovimus,     per  Son  by  the  message  of  an 

passionem  ejus  et  crucem  Angel,  so,  by  His  Passion 

ad  resurrectionis    gloriam  and    Cross,    we    may    be 

perducamur ;  per  eunidem  brought   to    the    glory  of 

Christum    Dominum    uos-  His  resurrection ;  through 

trum.     Amen.  the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

In  Eastertide,   instead  of  the  Angelus,   the  Regina 
Coeli  {p.  jS)  is  said  standi n^c:. 


A  PRAYER  FOR  THE  CHURCH,  THE  CIVIL 
AUTHORITIES,   ETC. 

Composed  by  Arckhishop  Catt-o/l,  A.D.  ri^rt-i. 

V  // 1  E  pray  Thee,  O  Almighty  and  Eternal  God,  who 
^■^■^  through  Jesus  Christ  hast  revealed  Thy  glory 
to  all  nations,  to  preserve  the  works  of  Thy  mercy  ; 
that  Thy  Church,  being  spread  through  the  whole 
world,  may  continue,  with  unchanging  faith,  in  the 
confession  of  Thy  Name. 

We  pray  Thee,  who  alone  art  good  and  holy,  to 
endow  with  heavenly  knowledge,  sincere  zeal,  and 
sanctity  of  life  our  chief  Bishop,  N.,  the  Vicar  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  in  the  government  of  His  Church  ; 


Prayer  for  Authorities.  57 

our  own  Bishop,  {or  Archbishop,)  N.  {if  he  is  not 
consecrated,  our  Bishop-elect)  ;  all  other  Bishops,  Pre- 
lates, and  Pastors  of  the  Church  ;  and  especially  those 
who  are  appointed  to  exercise  among  us  the  functions 
of  the  holy  ministry,  and  conduct  Thy  people  into  the 
ways  of  salvation. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  God  of  might,  wisdom,  and  justice, 
through  whom  authority  is  rightly  administered,  laws 
are  enacted,  and  judgment  decreed,  assist,  with  Thy 
Holy  vSpirit  of  counsel  and  fortitude,  the  President  of 
these  United  States,  that  his  administration  may  be 
conducted  in  righteousness,  and  be  eminently  useful  to 
Thy  people,  over  whom  he  presides,  by  encouraging 
due  respect  for  virtue  and  religion  ;  by  a  faithful  ex- 
ecution of  the  laws  in  justice  and  mercy  ;  and  by  re- 
straining \dce  and  immorality.  Let  the  light  of  Thy 
divine  wisdom  direct  the  deliberations  of  Congress,  and 
shine  forth  in  all  the  proceedings  and  laws  framed  for 
our  rule  and  government ;  so  that  they  may  tend  to 
the  preservation  of  peace,  the  promotion  of  national 
happiness,  the  increase  of  industry,  sobriety,  and  use- 
ful knowledge,  and  may  perpetuate  to  us  the  bless- 
ings of  equal  liberty. 

We  pray  for  his  Excellency  the  Governor  of  this 
State,  for  the  members  of  the  Assembly,  for  all  Judges, 
Magistrates,  and  other  officers  who  are  appointed  to 
guard  our  political  welfare  ;  that  the}-  ma}-  be  enabled, 
by  Thy  powerful  protection,  to  discharge  the  duties  of 
their  respective  stations  with  honesty  and  ability. 

We  recommend  likewise  to  Thy  unbounded  mercy 
all  our  brethren  and  fellow-citizens,  throughout  the 
United  States,  that  the}'  may  be  blessed  in  the  know- 
ledge, and  sanctified  in  the  observance  of  Thy  most 


58  Grace  before  and  after  Meai^s. 

holy  law  ;  that  they  may  be  presen'ed  in  union,  and 
in  that  peace  which  the  world  cannot  give  ;  and,  after 
enjoying  the  blessings  of  this  life,  be  admitted  to  those 
which  are  eternal. 

Finally,  we  pray  Thee,  O  Lord  of  mercy,  to  remem- 
ber the  souls  of  Thy  servants  departed  who  are  gone 
before  us  with  the  sign  of  faith,  and  repose  in  the 
sleep  of  peace  :  the  souls  of  our  parents,  relations,  and 
friends  ;  of  those  who,  when  linng,  w^ere  members  of 
this  congregation  ;  and  particularly  of  such  as  are  lately 
deceased  ;  of  all  benefactors  who.  by  their  donations  or 
legacies  to  this  Church,  witnessed  their  zeal  for  the  de- 
cency of  divine  worship,  and  proved  their  claim  to  our 
grateful  and  charitable  remembrance.  To  these,  O 
Lord,  and  to  all  that  rest  in  Christ,  grant,  we  beseech 
Thee,  a  place  of  refreshment,  light,  and  everlasting 
peace,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and 
Saviour.     Amen. 


GRACE    BEFORE    MEALS. 

BLESS  us,  O  Lord,  and  these  Thy  gifts,  which  we 
are  about  to  receive  from  Thy  bounty.    Through 
Christ  our  Lord. 
y?.  Amen. 

GRACE  AFTER  MEALS. 

'TTffE  ^ve  Thee  thanks,  O  Almighty  God,   for  all 
VIlA*    Thy  mercies.     Who  livest  and  reignest  world 
without  end. 
J^.  Amen. 


Grace  before  and  after  Meals. 


59 


"■YirOUCHSAFE,  O  Lord,  to  reward  with  eternal  life 

V      all  those  who  do  us  good  for  Thy  name's  sake. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

May  the  souls  of  the  faithful  departed,  through  the 
mercy  of  God,  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 


^'""^^m^^^^W^ 


^be  litan?  of  tbc  flDoet  Iboli? 
IRame  of  3e6U0/^) 


YRIE 
son. 
Christe  e  lei- 
son. 
Kyrie    elei- 
soii. 
:;.  ^  Jesu,       audi 

^"tV"  uos. 

-'^^v  Jesu,       ex- 

'"  -     ^  audi  nos. 

Pater  de  coe- 
lis  Deus,  miserere  nobis. 
Fili  Redemptor  mundi  "] 

Deus, 
Spiritus  Saucte  Deus, 
Sancta  Triuitas,  unus 

Deus, 
Jesu,  Fili  Dei  \'ivi, 

Jesu,  splendor  Patris, 

Jesu,  candor  lucis  celer- 

nae, 
Jesu,  rex  gloriae, 


ORD,  have  mer 
cy  on  us. 
Christ,     have 
mercy  on  us. 
Lord,        have 
mercy  on  us. 
Jesus,  hear  us. 

Jesus,  graciously  hear  us. 

God  the  Father  of  Heaven, 

haz'e  mercy  on  us. 
God  the  Sou,  Redeem-  | 

er  of  the  world,  I 

God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Holy      Trinity,      One  I  5 

God, 
Jesus,  Son  of  the  li\'ing 

God, 
Jesus,  splendor  of  the 

Father, 
Jesus,     brightness     of 

Etenial  Light, 
Jesus,  King  of  ^lory, 


60 


Litany  of  the  Most  Hoi.y  Name  of  Jesus.    6i 


Jesu,  sol  justitiae,  ] 

Jesu,   Fill  Marias  Vir- 

ginis, 
Jesu  amabilis, 
Jesu  admirabilis, 
Jesu,  Deus  fortis, 
Jesu,  pater  futuri  sse- 

culi, 
Jesu,     magni    cousilii 

Angele, 
Jesu  potentissime, 
Jesu  patientissime, 
Jesu  obedientissime, 
Jesu  mitis  et  humilis 

corde, 
Jesu,      amator     casti- 

tatis, 
Jesu,  amator  noster, 
Jesu,  Deus  pacis, 
Jesu,  auctor  vitae, 
Jesu,   exemplar  virtu- 

tum, 
Jesu,    zelator    auima- 

rum, 
Jesu,  Deus  noster, 
Jesu,     refugium     nos- 
trum, 
Jesu,  pater  pauperum, 

Jesu,    thesaure    fideli- 

um, 
Jesu,  bone  pastor, 
Jesu,  lux  vera. 


Jesus,  Sun  of  justice, 
Jesus,  Son  of  the  Vir- 
gin Mary, 
Jesus,  most  amiable, 
Jesus,  most  admirable, 
Jesus,  mighty  God, 
Jesus,    Father   of   the 

world  to  come, 
Jesus,    Augel    of    the 

great  counsel, 
Jesus,  most  powerful, 
Jesus,  most  patient, 
Jesus,  most  obedient, 
Jesus,  meek  and  hum- 
ble of  heart, 
Jesus,    lover  of   chas- 
tity, 
Jesus,  lover  of  us, 
Jesus,  God  of  peace,   " 
Jesus,  Author  of  life, 
Jesus,    Model    of   vir- 
tues, 
Jesus,       zealous       for 

souls, 
Jesus,  our  God, 
Jesus,  our  Refuge, 

Jesus,    Father    of   the 

poor, 
Jesus,  Treasure  of  the 

faithful, 
Jesus,  good  Shepherd, 
Jesus,  true  Light, 


62       IvITANY  OF  THE  MOST  HOI,Y  NAME  OF  jESUS. 


Jesu,  sapientia  aeterna, 


Jesus,  eternal  Wisdom, 


Jesu,     bonitas     iufini- 

Jesus,    infinite    Good- 

ta, 

ness, 

Jesu,  via  et  \4ta  nos- 

Jesus, our  Way  and  our 

tra, 

Life, 

Jesu,  gaudium  Angelo- 

Jesus,     joy     of     An- 

rum. 

gels, 

Jesu,    rex    Patriarcha- 

Jesus,  King  of    Patri- 

^ 

nim. 

$       archs, 

5; 

Jesu,  magister  Aposto- 

^   Jesus,  Master  of  Apos- 

$ 

lorum. 

-  ^:       ties. 

-  ,::; 

Jesu,    doctor    Evange- 

1  Jesus,  Teacher  of  Evan- 

a 

listarum. 

?        gelists, 

fc 

Jesu,  fortitudo  Marty- 

Jesus,  strength  of  Mar- 

rum, 

tyrs, 

Jesu,  lumeu  Confesso- 

Jesus,  light  of  Confes- 

rum. 

sors, 

Jesu,     puritas     Virgi- 

Jesus,    purity   of   Vir- 

num. 

gins, 

Jesu,    corona    Sancto- 

Jesus,    crown     of    all 

rum  omnium,              ^ 

Saints, 

Propitius  esto,  parce  not 

is,    Be   merciful,    spare  us. 

O 

Jesu. 

Jesus. 

Propitius  esto,  ex  audi  n 

OS,    Be     merciful,    graciou 

sly 

Jesu. 

hear  us,  0  Jesus. 

Ab  omni  malo,  libera  n 

OS,    'Froma.W  evil, Jesus,  de/iz 

)er 

Jesu. 

us. 

Ab  omni  peccato, 

From  all  sin, 

> 

Ab  ira  tua, 

:     From  Thy  wrath, 

s 

Ab  insidiis  diaboli, 

'    From  the  snares  of  the 

.l 

'  ;;       devnl. 

s 

A    spiritu    fornicatio- 

^'    From  the  spirit  of  for- 
nication, 

J; 

nis, 

Litany  of  the  Most  HoivY  Name  of  Jesus.    63 


A  morte  perpetua, 

A  neglectu  iuspiratio- 

nurn  tuarum, 
Per   mysteriuni    sanc- 

tae  incarnationis 

tuae, 
Per     uativitatem     tu- 

am, 
Per       iufantiam       tu- 

am, 
Per    diviuissimam    vi- 

tam  tuam, 
Per  labores  tuos, 
Per  agoniam  et  passi- 

onem  tuam, 
Per  crucem  et  derelic- 

tiouem  tuam, 
Per  lauguores  tuos. 

Per  mortem  et  sepul- 
turam  tuam. 

Per  resurrectiouem  tu- 
am, 

Per    ascensiouem    tu- 
am, 

Per  gaudia  tua. 

Per  gloriain  tuam, 

Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis  pec- 
cata  mundi,  parce  nobis, 
Jesu. 

Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis  pec- 


From  everlasting 

death, 

From  neglect  of  Thy 
inspirations, 

Through  the  mystery 
of  Thy  holy  Incar- 
nation, 

Through  Thy  Nativ- 
ity, 

Through  Thine  In- 
fancy, 

Through  Thy  most  di- 
vine Life, 

Through  Thy  Labors, 

Through  Thine  Agony 
and  Passion, 

Through  Thy  Cross 
and  Abandonment, 

Through  Thy  Suffer- 
ings, 

Through  Thy  Death 
and  Burial, 

Through  Thy  Resur- 
rection, 

Through  Thine  Ascen- 
sion, 

Through  Thy  Joys, 

Through  Thy  Glory, 

Lamb  of  God,  who  tak- 
est  away  the  sins  of 
the  world,  spare  21s,  O 
Jesus. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 


64    Litany  of  the  Most  Holy  Name  of  Jesus. 


cata  mundi, 
Jesu. 


Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis  pec- 
cata  muudi,  miserere  no- 
bis, Jesu. 

Jesu,  audi  uos. 
Jesu,  ex  audi  nos. 

Ore  in  us. 


xaudi  710S,  away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  graciously  hear 
us,  O  Jesus. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  haz'e  mercy  on  us, 
O  Jesus. 

Jesus,  hear  us. 

Jesus,  graciously  hear  us. 

Let  us  pray. 


T^  OMINE  Jesu  Christe, 
'  qui    dixisti  :    Petite, 

et  accipietis ;  quaerite,  et 
iuveuietis  ;  pulsate,  et  ape- 
rietur  vobis  :  quoesu-mus, 
da  nobis  petentibus  di\-i- 
nissimi  tui  amoris  affec- 
tum, ut  te  toto  corde,  ore 
et  opere  diligamus,  et  a  tua 
nunquam  laude  cessemus. 

Saucti  Nominis  tui,  Do- 
mine,    timorem   pariter  et 


O 


LORD  Jesus  Christ, 
who  hast  said  :  Ask, 
and  ye  shall  receive  ;  seek, 
and  ye  shall  find  ;  knock, 
and  it  shall  be  opened  unto 
you :  grant,  we  beseech 
Thee,  unto  us  who  ask, 
the  gift  of  Thy  most  divine 
Love,  that  we  may  ever 
love  Thee  with  our  whole 
hearts,  and  in  all  our 
words    and     actions,    and 


amorem     fac    nos    habere    never  cease  from  showing 
perpetuum,  quia  nunquam    forth  Thy  praise. 


Make  us,  O  Lord,  to 
have  a  perpetual  fear  and 
love  of  Thy  Holy  Name  ; 
for  Thou  never  failest  to 
govern  those  whom  Thou 

dost  solidly  establish  in  Thy  love.       Who  livest  and 

reignest,  etc.     A)nen. 


tua  gubeniatione  destituis 
quos  in  soliditate  tuae  di- 
lectionis  instituis.  Qui  \\- 
vis  et  regnas,  etc.      Amen. 


Zbc  Xitani?  of  tbe  Bleeeeb  IDtrgln, 

COMMONI.Y   CAI.I,ED 

THE  LITANY  OF  LORETO.^i> 


UB  tuum 
praesidium 
confugimus, 
Sancta  Dei 
Genitrix. 
Nostras  de- 
precationes 
ne  despicias 
in  necessita- 

tibus  nostris ; 

sed  a  pericu- 


E    fly     to    thy 
I    patronage,     O 


holy  Mother 
of  God.  De- 
spise not  our 
petitions  in  our  neces- 
sities :  but  deliver  us 
from  all  dangers,  O  ever 
glorious  and  blessed  Vir- 
gin. 


lis  cunctis  libera  uos  semper,  Virgo  gloriosa  et  benedicta. 


K 


YRIB  eleison. 


Xi 


ORD,  have  mercy  on 


Christe  eleison. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

Christe  audi  nos. 

Christe  exaudi  nos. 

Pater  de  ccelis  Deus,  mise- 
rere nobis. 

Fili  Redemptor  mundi  De- 
us, miserere  nobis. 

Spiritus  Sancte  Deus,  mise- 
rere fiobis. 


Christ,  have  mercy  on  its. 
Lord,  have  merc}^  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 
Christ,  graciously  hear  us. 
God  the  Father  of  heaven, 

have  mercy  on  us. 
God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of 

the  world,  have  mercy  on 

us. 
God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have 

mercy  on  us. 


65 


66 


Thk  Litany  of  the  Bi^essed  Virgin. 


Saiicta  Trinitas,  uuus  Deus, 
miscreyc  nobis. 

Sancta  Maria,  ora  pro  no- 
bis. 

Saucta  Dei  geuitrix, 

Saiicta     Virgo     \'irgi- 
num, 

Mater  Christi, 

Mater  di\'inae  gratiaB, 

Mater  purissima, 

Mater  castissima, 

Mater  in\-iolata, 

Mater  intemerata, 

Mater  amabilis, 

Mater  admirabilis, 

Mater  Creatoris, 
Mater  Salvatoris, 
Virgo  pnulentissitaa, 
Virgo  veneranda, 
Virgo  prcedicanda, 
Virgo  potens, 
Virgo  cl  emeus, 
Virgo  fidelis, 
Speculum  justitiae, 
Sedes  sapiential, 
Causa  nostrae  loetitiae, 
Vas  spirituale, 
Vas  honorabile, 
Vas    insigne    devotio- 

nis, 
Rosa  mystica, 
Tunis  Davndica, 


Holy    Trinity,    one    God, 

have  mercy  on  us. 
Holy     Mary,     pray     for 

us. 
Holy  Mother  of  God, 
Holy   Virgin     of   vir- 
gins, 
Mother  of  Christ, 
Mother  of  di\'ine  grace, 
Mother  most  pure, 
Mother  most  chaste. 
Mother  inviolate. 
Mother  uudefiled, 
Mother  most  amiable. 
Mother    most    admir- 
able. 
Mother  of  our  Creator, 
Mother  of  our  Sa\nour, 
Virgin  most  prudent. 
Virgin  most  venerable, 
Virgin  most  renowned. 
Virgin  most  powerful, 
Virgin  most  merciful. 
Virgin  most  faithful, 
Mirror  of  justice, 
Seat  of  wisdom, 
Cause  of  our  joy, 
Spiritual  vessel, 
Vessel  of  honor, 
Singular  vessel  of  de- 
votion, 
Mystical  rose, 
Tower  of  David, 


Thk  Litany  op  thk  Bi^essed  Virgin. 


67 


Turns  eburnea, 
Domus  aurea, 
Foederis  area, 
Janua  coeli, 
Stella  matutiua, 
Salus  infirmonim, 
Refugium  peccatorum, 
Consolatrix       afflicto- 

rum, 
Auxilium    Christiano- 

rum, 
Regina  Angelonim, 
Regina        Patriarcha-   f  :    v^ 

rum, 
Regina  Prophetarum, 
Regina  Apostolorum, 
Regina  Martyrum, 
Regina  Confessorum, 
Regina  Virginum, 
Regina        Sanctorum 

omnium, 
Regina,  sine  labe  ori- 

ginali  concepta, 
Regina       sacratissimi 

Rosarii, 
Agnus  Dei,  qui  toUis  pec- 

cata  mundi,  parce  nobis, 

Doniine. 
Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis  pec- 

cata  mundi,  exaudi  nos, 

Doniine. 

Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis  pec- 


Tower  of  ivory, 
House  of  gold. 
Ark  of  the  covenant, 
Gate  of  heaven, 
Morning  star, 
Health  of  the  sick. 
Refuge  of  sinners. 
Comforter  of   the  af- 
flicted. 
Help  of  Christians, 

Queen  of  Angels, 
Oueen  of  Patriarchs, 


Queen  of  Prophets, 
Queen  of  Apostles, 
Queen  of  Martyrs, 
Queen  of  Confessors, 
Queen  of  Virgins, 
Queen  of  all  Saints, 

Queen  conceived  with- 
out original  sin. 

Queen    of    the     most 
holy  Rosary, 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  spare  us,  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  graciously  hear 
us,  O  Lord. 

Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 


si 


68 


The  Litany  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 


cata  muiidi,  miserere  no- 
bis. 

V.  Ora  pro  nobis,  Saucta 
Dei  Geuitrix. 

J^.  Vt  digni  efficiamur  pro- 
niissionibus  Christi. 


(h-r-))l1lS. 

/T^RATIAM  tuam,  quae- 


siimus,         Domine, 


mentibus  nostris  infunde, 
ut  qui,  Augelo  nuntiante, 
Christi  filii  tui  iucarua- 
tionem  cognoviinus,  per 
passioueni  ejus  et  crucein 
ad  resurrectionis  gloriam 
perducamur  ;  per  eumdeui 
Christum  Dominum  uos- 
trum.     Anieu. 

V.  Di\4uum       auxilium 
inaueat  semper  nobiscum. 
R.   Ameu. 

BUB  tuum  prsesidium 
confugimus,  Saucta 
Dei  Geuitrix.  Nostras  de- 
precatioues  ue  despicias  in 
uecessitatibus  nostris  ;  sed 
a  periculis  cuuctis  libera 
uos  semper,  Virgo  gloriosa 
et  beuedicta. 


away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  have  nierev  on  us. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy  Mo- 
ther of  God. 

R.  That  we  ma}-  be  made 
worthy  of  the  promises 
of  Christ. 

/.<■/  us  pray. 

"r^OUR  forth,  we  be- 
<*—  seech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
Tlu-  grace  iuto  our  hearts  ; 
that  as  we  have  known  the 
Incarnation  of  Christ  Thy 
Son  by  the  message  of  an 
Angel,  so,  by  His  Passion 
and  Cross,  we  may  be 
brought  to  the  glory  of 
His  resurrection  ;  through 
the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

V.  May  the  divdne  as- 
sistance remain  always 
with  us.     R.  Amen. 

ii}  \'^  ^'  ^^  ^^^  patron- 
^-^^  age,  O  holy  Mo- 
ther of  God.  Despise  not 
our  petitions  in  our  ne- 
cessities ;  but  deliver  us 
from  all  dangers,  O  ever 
glorious  and  blessed  Vir- 
gin. 


lEvcnino  ipra^cra. 


THE  OFFICE  OF  COMPLIKE. 


ORD,  grant  Thy  blessing. 

[f  The  Blessing. 

fT\  AY  the  Lord  Almighty  grant  us 
r^'"^*  a  quiet  uight,  and  a  perfect 
end. 

J?.  Amen. 

Short  Lesson, 

BRETHREN,  be  sober,  and  vigi- 
lant,   for   yoiur   adversary    the 
devil  as  a  roaring  lion  goeth  about, 
seeking  whom  he  may  devour  :   whom  resist  strong  in 
faith.     And  do  Thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  on  us. 
J^.  Thanks  be  to  God. 
V.  Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
i?.  Who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 
Our  Father  {inaudibly). 

Then  follows  the  Confiteor,  p.  i^. 
Thru  is  said  : 

I^ONVERT  us,  O  God  our  Saviour. 
^^      R.  And  turn  away  Thine  anger  from  us. 
V.  Come  unto  my  help,  O  God. 

69 


•JO  Evening  Prayers. 

R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginnins^,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Alleluia  {or,  in  Lent,  Praise  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  King 
of  Eternal  Glory). 

Ant.  Have  mercy. 

In  Paschal  tt'jtie,  An/.  Alleluia. 

Psalm  f. 

/// JHEN  I  called  upon  Him,  the  God  of  myjus- 
^^"^^  tice  heard  me  :  when  I  was  in  straits.  Thou 
didst  set  me  at  liberty. 

Have  mercy  on  me  :  and  hear  my  prayer. 

O  ye  sous  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  be  dull  of 
heart  ?  why  do  ye  love  vanity,  and  seek  after  lying  ? 

Know  ye  also  that  the  Lord  hath  exalted  His  holy 
one  :  the  Lord  ^nll  hear  me  when  I  cry  unto  Him. 

Be  ye  angry,  and  sin  not :  the  things  ye  say  in  your 
hearts,  be  sorry  for  upon  your  beds. 

Offer  up  the  sacrifice  of  justice,  and  trust  in  the 
Lord  :  many  say,  Who  showeth  us  good  things  ? 

The  light  of  Thy  countenance,  O  Lord,  is  signed 
upon  us  :  Thou  hast  given  gladness  in  my  heart. 

By  the  fruit  of  their  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil  :  are  they 
multiplied. 

In  peace  in  the  self-same :  I  will  sleep,  and  I  will 
rest. 

For  Thou,  O  Lord,  alone :  hast  established  me  in 
hope. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


Evening  Prayers.  71 

Psalm  JO, 

IN  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  hoped,  let  me  never  be 
confounded  :  deliver  me  in  Thy  justice. 

Bow  down  Thine  ear  unto  me  :  make  haste  to  de- 
liver me. 

Be  Thou  unto  me  a  God,  a  protector  :  and  a  house  of 
refuge  to  save  me. 

For  Thou  art  my  strength  and  my  refuge  :  and  for 
Thy  name's  sake  Thou  wilt  lead  me,  and  nourish  me. 

Thou  wilt  bring  me  out  of  this  snare,  which  they 
have  hidden  for  me  :  for  Thou  art  my  protector. 

Into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit :  Thou  hast 
redeemed  me,  O  Lord,  God  of  truth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Psahn  go. 

"Tp^f  B  that  dwelleth  in  the  help  of  the  Most  High : 
A—  \»  shall  abide  under  the  protection  of  the  God  of 
Heaven. 

He  shall  say  unto  the  Lord  :  Thou  art  my  upholder, 
and  my  refuge  :  my  God,  in  Him  will  I  hope. 

For  He  hath  delivered  me  from  the  snare  of  the 
hunters  ;  and  from  the  sharp  w^ord. 

He  shall  overshadow  thee  with  His  shoulders  :  and 
under  His  wdngs  shalt  thou  trust. 

His  truth  shall  compass  thee  with  a  shield  :  thou 
shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  of  the  night  ; 

For  the  arrow  that  flieth  in  the  day  ;  for  the  plague 
that  walketh  in  the  darkness  ;  for  the  assault  of  the 
evil  one  in  the  noonday. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand 
at  thy  right  hand  :  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 


72  Evening  Prayers. 

But  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold  :  and  shalt  see 
the  reward  of  the  wicked. 

For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  my  hope  :  thou  hast  made  the 
Most  High  thy  refuge. 

There  shall  no  e\'il  approach  unto  thee :  neither  shall 
the  scourge  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  He  hath  given  His  Angels  charge  over  thee  :  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

In  their  hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up  :  lest  haply 
thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  walk  upon  the  asp  and  the  basilisk  :  the 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  under  foot. 

Because  he  hath  hoped  in  Me,  I  will  deliver  him  :  I 
will  protect  him,  because  he  hath  known  My  name. 

He  shall  cry  unto  Me,  and  I  will  hear  him  :  I  am 
with  him  in  trouble  :  I  will  deliver  him,  and  I  will 
glorify  him. 

I  will  fill  him  with  length  of  da3'S  :  and  will  show 
him  ]My  salvation. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

""IjI^EHOLD,  now  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  all  ye  servants 
*^^-^     of  the  Lord. 

Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord :  in  the  courts 
of  the  house  of  our  God. 

Lift  up  your  hands  by  night  to  the  holy  places  :  and 
bless  ye  the  Lord. 

May  the  Lord  bless  thee  out  of  Sion  :  Who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Anl.  Have  mercy  on  me,  O  Lord,  and  hear  my 
prayer. 


Evening  Praykrs.  73 

Thk  Hymn.^ 

*T^  OW  that  the  daylight  dies  away, 
r*-^     By  all  Thy  grace  and  love, 
Thee,  Maker  of  the  world,  we  pray 
To  watch  our  bed  above. 

Let  dreams  depart  and  phantoms  fly, 

The  offspring  of  the  night ; 
Keep  us,  like  shrines,  beneath  Thine  eye, 

Pure  in  our  foes'  despite. 

This  grace  on  Thy  redeemed  confer, 

Father,  Co-equal  Son, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 

Eternal  Three  in  One.     Amen. 

The  Little  Chapter. 

■J^^  HOU,  O  Lord,  art  among  us,  and  Thy  holy  name 
^^     is  called  upon  us  :  forsake  us  not,  O  Lord  our 
God. 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

Short  Responsory. 

INTO  Thy  hands,  O  Lord,  I  commend  my  spirit. 
R.  Into  Thy   hands,    O   Lord,    I   commend   my 
spirit. 

V.  Thou  hast  redeemed  us,  O  Lord,  God  of  truth. 
R.  I  commend  my  spirit. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

R.  Into  Thy  hands,  O  Lord,  I  commend  ni)^  spirit. 

*  Translation  by  Cardinal  Newman. 


74  Evening  Prayers. 

V.  Keep  us,  O  Lord,  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye. 
R.  Protect  us  under  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings. 

The  Canticle  of  Simeon. 
Ant.  Save  us. 

*T^OW,  O  Lord,  lettest  Thou  Thy  ser\'ant  depart  in 
'"^^     peace  :  according  to  Thy  word. 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen  :  Thy  salvation. 

Which  Thou  hast  prepared  :  in  sight  of  all  nations. 

Light  to  enlighten  the  'gentiles  :  and  glory  of  Thy 
people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Atit.  Save  us,  O  Lord,  watching,  guard  us  sleeping : 
that  we  may  watch  with  Christ,  and  may  rest  in  peace. 
[At  Eastertide,  Alleluia. ) 

"T    ^ORD,  have  mercy. 
'  Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Father  {ifiaudibly). 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from  e\T;l. 

I  believe  in  God  {in audibly). 

V.  The  resurrection  of  the  body. 

R.  And  the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

V.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  the  God  of  our  fathers. 

R.  And  worthy  to  be  praised  and  glorified  for  ever. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Father  and  the  Son  with  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

R.  Let  us  praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 

V.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  the  firmament  of 
Heaven. 


BvKNiNG  Prayers.  75 

R.  And  worthy  to  be  praised,  and  glorified,  and 
exalted  above  all  for  ever. 

V.  May  the  Almighty  and  merciful  Lord  bless  and 
protect  us. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  this  night 

R.  To  keep  us  without  sin. 

V.  Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Lord. 

R.  Have  mercy  on  us, 

V.  Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us. 

R.  As  we  have  hoped  in  Thee. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

Let  us  pray. 

'TT'ISIT,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  this  habitation, 

^  and  drive  far  from  it  all  snares  of  the  enemy : 
let  Thy  holy  Angels  dwell  therein  to  keep  us  in  peace  : 
and  may  Thy  blessing  be  upon  us  always.  Through 
our  Lord,  etc. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Theet 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

Thk  Blhssino. 

/T^AY  the  Almighty  and  merciful  Lord  bless  and 
•        '    protect  us  ;  the   Father,    '''  the  Son,    and  the 
Holy  Ghost. 
R.  Amen. 
Then  is  said  one  of  the  Antiphons  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  according 


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Evening  Prayers. 


-   -- '/I.     /y^^  Autiphou  IS  to  bt  idtd 

Eastevtide,  when  it  is  to  be  said  standing. 


From  Vespers  of  Saturday  be/are  the  First  Sunday  in  Advent  to  th<f 
Purification,  inclusiit-. 


K 


Mater  quae  pervia 
coeli 

Porta  manes,  et  Stella  ma- 
ris, succurre  cadeuti, 

Surgere  qui  curat,  populo  : 
tu  quae  geuuisti, 

Natura  inirante,  tuum  sanc- 
tum Genitorem  : 

Virgo  prius  ac  posterius, 
Gabrielis  ab  ore, 

Sumens  illud  Ave,  peccato- 
rum  miserere. 


Q OTHER  of  Christ! 
hear  thou  thy  peo- 
ple's cr>', 

Star  of  the  deep,  aud  Por- 
tal of  the  sky  ! 

Mother  of  Him  who  thee 
from  nothing  made, 

Sinking  we  strive,  and  call 
to  thee  for  aid  : 

Oh,  by  that  joy  which  Ga- 
briel brought  to  thee, 

Thou  Virgin  first  and  last, 
let  us  th}'  mercy  see. 


/';/  Advent. 


YT  NGELUS       Domini 
j^^jL,     nuntiavit  Mariae. 

R.  Et  concepit  de   Spi- 
ritu  Saucto. 

O rem  lis. 
^  RATI  AM  tuam,  qu?e- 
Vz)  sumus,  Doniine, 
mentibus  nostris  infunde, 
ut  qui,  Angelo  nuntiante, 
Christi  filii  tui  incarna- 
tionem  cognovimus,  per 
passionem  ejus  et  cruceni 
ad    resurrectionis  gloriam 


'^  HE  Angel  of  the  Lord 
\zy     declared  unto  Maiy. 
R.  And    she    conceived 
by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Let  us  pray. 
^y-vOUR  forth,  we  be- 
,-L_  seech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
Thy  grace  into  our  hearts  ; 
that  as  we  have  known  the 
Incarnation  of  Christ  Thy 
Son  by  the  message  of  an 
Angel,  so,  by  His  Passion 
and     Cross,    we    may    be 


Evening  Prayers.  77 

perducamur ;  per  eumdem  brought    to    the  glory   of 

Christum    Doininum   nos-  His  resurrection  ;   through 

trum.  the  same  Christ  our  Lord, 

y?.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

From  Christmas  day  to  the  Purification. 

"T^OST     partum     virgo  ^7J*FTKR       child-birth 

'-*—      inviolata      permau-  (v^-*->     thou  didst  remain 

sisti.  a  pure  virgin. 

R.  Dei   Genitrix,    inter-  R.  O  Mother  of  God,  in- 

cede  pro  nobis.  tercede  for  us. 

Onnmis.  Let  us  pray. 

"T^  EUS,  qui  salutis  aeter-  f^    GOD,   who,    by  the 

t^^     nse,    beatae    Mariae  ^^     fruitful  virginity  of 

virginitate     fecunda,     hu-  Blessed  Mary,  hast  given 

mano  generi  praemia  prae-  unto  mankind  the  rewards 

stitisti ;  tribue,  qussumus,  of  eternal  salvation  ;  grant, 

ut  ipsam  pro  nobis  inter-  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we 

cedere  sentiamus,  per  quam  may  feel  that  she  intercedes 

meruimus   auctorem    vitae  for  us,  through  whom  we 

suscipere,    Dominum    nos-  have  been  made  worthy  to 

trum  Jesum  Christum  Fi-  receive  the  Author  of  life. 

Hum  tuum.  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

II. 

From  the  Feast  of  the  Purification  to  Maundy  Thursda}-, 
exclusively. 

*lCr  VE,    Regina    coelo   'p^  AIL !     O    Queen    of 
c*/«-*-^     rum!  r*-^      Heav'n  enthrou'd ! 

Ave,  domina  angelorum  !       Hail  !   by  angels  mistress 

own'd ! 


78 


Evening  Prayers. 


Salve,  radix,  salve,  porta. 
Ex   qua    muudo    Lux    est 

orta. 
Gaude,  Virgo  gloriosa, 

Super  omues  speciosa. 

Vale,  O  valde  decora  ! 

Et    pro    nobis     Christum 

exora. 

V.  Dignare  me  laudare 
te,  Virgo  sacrata. 

R.  Da  mihi  virtutem 
coutra  hostes  tuos. 

CONCEDE,  misericors 
Deus,  fragilitati  uos- 
trae  praesidium  ;  ut  qui 
sanctae  Dei  Genitricis  me- 
moriam  agimus,  iutercessi- 
Guis  ejus  auxilio  a  nostris 
iniquitatibus  resurgamus. 
Per  eumdem  Christum  Do- 
minum  nostrum. 
R.  Amen. 


Root  of  Jesse,  Gate  of  morn. 
Whence  the   world's   true 

Light  was  born. 
Glorious    Virgin  !    joy    to 

thee. 
Loveliest  whom  in  Heaven 

they  see. 
Fairest  thou  where  all  are 

fair! 
Plead  with  Christ  our  sins 

to  spare. 

V.  Vouchsafe  that  I  may 
praise  thee,  O  sacred  Virgin. 

R.    Give    me    strength 
against  thine  enemies. 

Lfl  us  pyuj . 
I^RANT,  O  merciful 
Vi/  God,  defence  to  our 
weakness  ;  that  we  who 
now  celebrate  the  memory 
of  the  holy  Mother  of  God 
may,  by  the  aid  of  her  in- 
tercession, rise  again  from 
our  sins.  Through  the 
same  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


III. 

Ffotfi  Holy  Saturday  it/l  Trinity  Eve. 

^T^  EGIN A  Coeli,  hetare !  /^    QUEEN  of  heaven, 

r*-\>     Alleluia.  ^^     rejoice !  Alleluia. 

Quia  quem  meruisti    por-  For  He  whom  thou  didst 

tare,  Alleluia,  merit  to  bear,  Alleluia, 


Evening  Prayers. 


79 


Resurrexit  sicut  dixit.    Al- 
leluia. 
Ora     pro      nobis     Deum. 
Alleluia. 
V.    Gaude     et     laetare, 
Virgo  Maria.     Alleluia. 

R.  Quia  surrexit  Domi- 
uus  vere.     Alleluia. 

OreiHUi. 

*T^EUS,  qui  per  resur- 
«-■— '  rectiouem  Filii  tui 
Domini  nostri  Jesu  Christi 
mundum  laetificare  digna- 
tus  es  ;  praesta,  quaesu- 
mus,  ut  per  ejus  Genitri- 
cem  Virginem  Mariam  per- 
petuse  capiamus  gaudia 
vitse.  Per  eumdem  Chris- 
tum Dominum  nostrum. 

R.  Amen. 


Hath  arisen,   as  He   said, 

Alleluia. 
Pray     for      us      to    God. 
Alleluia. 
V.  Rejoice  and  be  glad, 
O  Virgin  Mary.     Alleluia. 
R.   For    the   Lord    hath 
risen  indeed.     Alleluia. 

Let  lis  pray. 

f^  GOD,   who,  through 

^^  the  Resurrection  of 
Thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  didst  vouchsafe  to 
fill  the  world  with  joy  ; 
grant,  we  beseech  The*, 
that,  through  His  Virgin 
Mother,  Mary,  we  may  lay 
hold  on  the  joys  of  ever- 
lasting life.  Through  the 
same  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


IV. 


Fro>M  First  Vespers  of  Trinity  vSunday  to  Advent. 


Qf  ALVB,  Regina,  mater 
j^~^  misericordiae ;  vita, 
dulcedo,  et  spes  nostra, 
salve.  Ad  te  clamamus, 
exules  filii  Hevae ;  ad  te 
suspiramus,  gementes  et 
flentes  in  hac  lacrymarum 


"np^AIL,  holy  Queen,  Mo- 
'-*~  ^  tlier  of  mercy  ;  our 
life,  our  sweetness,  and  our 
hope.  To  thee  do  we  cry, 
poor  banished  children  of 
Eve  ;  to  thee  do  we  send 
up    our    sighs,    mourning 


So 


Evening  Prayers. 


valle.  Eia  ergo,  Advocata 
nostra,  illos  tuos  miseri- 
cojdes  oculos  ad  nos  con- 
verte  ;  et  Jesum,  beuedic- 
tum  fructum  veutris  tui, 
nobis  post  hoc  exilium  os- 
tende,  O  clemens,  O  pia, 
O  dulcis  Virgo  Maria. 

F.  Ora  pro  uobis,  sancta 
Dei  Geuitrix. 

J^.  Ut  digni  efficiamur 
promissionibus  Christi. 

r\  MNIPOTEXS.  sempi- 
^^  terne  Deus,  qui  glo- 
riosce  Virginis  ]\Iatris  Ma- 
ria; corpus  et  auimam,  ut 
diguuui  Filii  tui  haljitacu- 
lum  effici  niereretur,  Spi- 
ritu  Sancto  cooperaute, 
prDEparasti ;  da  ut  cujus 
commemoratione  Isetamur, 
ejus  pia  iutercessione  ab 
instantibus  malis  et  a  morte 
perpetua  liberemur.  Per 
eutudem  Christum  Domi- 
uuin  nostrum. 


J^.  Amen. 


and  weeping  in  this  val- 
ley of  tears.  Turn,  then, 
most  gracious  Advocate, 
thine  eyes  of  mercy  to- 
wards us ;  and  after  this 
our  exile,  show  unto  us  the 
blessed  fruit  of  thy  womb, 
Jesus ;  O  clement,  O  pious, 
O  sweet  Virgin  Mary. 

r.  Pra}'  for  us,  O  holy 
:Mother  of  God. 

/?.  That  we  ma}-  be  made 
worthy  of  the  promises  of 
Christ. 

Le/  Its  p)  ay. 

yr  LMIGHTY,  Ever- 
(yJ'~^  lasting  God,  who, 
by  the  co  operation  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  didst  prepare 
the  body  and  soul  of  the 
glorious  Virgin  Mother, 
Mary,  to  become  the  fit 
habitation  of  Thy  Son  ; 
grant  that  we  who  now  re- 
joice in  her  commemora- 
tion may,  by  her  gracious 
intercession,  be  delivered 
from  all  the  evils  that 
threaten  us,  and  from  ever- 
lasting death.  Through 
the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
/^.  Amen. 


Evening  Prayers.  8i 

V.    Divinum      auxilium        V.  May   the    divine   as- 
maueat  semper  uobiscum.     sistance      remain     always 
with  ns. 
R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Pater  Noster,  Ave  Maria,        Our  Father,  Hail  Mary, 
Credo  [secreto).  I  believe  in  God  {iiiaudi- 

bly). 


ANOTHER  FORM  OF  EYENING  PRAYERS. 

IN  the  name  of  the  Father,  '^  and  of  the  Son,  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  fill  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful, 
and  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  Thy  love. 

OMY  God,  I  present  myself  before  Thee  at  the  end 
of  another  day,  to  offer  Thee  anew  the  homage 
of  my  heart.  I  humbly  adore  Thee,  my  Creator,  my 
Redeemer,  and  my  Judge  !  I  believe  in  Thee,  because 
Thou  art  Truth  itself ;  I  hope  in  Thee,  because  Thou 
art  faithful  to  Thy  promises ;  I  love  Thee  with  my 
whole  heart,  because  Thou  art  infinitely  worthy  of 
being  loved ;  and  for  Thy  sake  I  love  my  neighbor  as 
myself 

6NABLE  me,  O  my  God,  to  return  Thee  thanks  as 
I  ought  for  all  Thine  inestimable  blessings  and 
favors.  Thou  hast  thought  of  me,  and  loved  me  from 
all  eternity  ;  Thou  hast  formed  me  out  of  nothing  ; 
Thou  hast  delivered  up  Thy  beloved  vSon  to  the  igno- 
minious death  of  the  Cross  for  my  redemption  ;  Thou 
hast  made  me  a  member  of  Thy  holy  Church  ;  Thou 
hast  preserved  me  from  falling  into  the  abyss  of  eternal 


82  Evening  Prayers. 

misery,  when  my  sins  had  provoked  Thee  to  punish 
me  ;  and  Thou  hast  graciously  continued  to  spare  me, 
even  though  I  have  not  ceased  to  offend  Tliee.  What 
return,  O  my  God,  can  I  make  for  Thine  innumerable 
blessings,  and  particularh'  for  the  favors  of  this  day  ? 

0  all  ye  Saints  and  Angels,  unite  with  me  in  praising 
the  God  of  mercies,  who  is  so  bountiful  to  so  unworthy 
a  creature. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     I  believe  in  God. 

Aik  of  Gixf  h'sltf  tn  discover  (he  sins  C'->inmit(ed  'his  :far. 

OMY  God,  sovereign  Judge  of  men,  who  desirest , 
not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  that  he  should  be 
converted  and  saved,  enlighten  my  mind,  that  I  may 
know  the  sins  which  I  have  this  day  committed  in 
thought,  word,  or  deed,  and  give  me  the  grace  of  true 
contrition. 

V- ■/■  examine  your  Conxcienre  ;  fheu  say  : 

^~\  MY  God.  I  heartily  repent,  and  am  grieved  that  I 
^-^  have  offended  Thee,  because  Thou  art  infinitely 
good,  and  sin  is  infinitely  displeasing  to  Thee.  I 
humbly  ask  of  Thee  mercy  and  pardon,  through  the 
infinite  merits  of  Jesus  Christ.  I  resolve,  by  the  a.s- 
sistance  of  Thy  grace,  to  do  penance  for  my  sins,  and 

1  will  endeavor  never  more  to  offend  Thee. 
I  confess  to  Almighty  God,  etc. 

[///';r  }>tay  he  said  the  Litany  of  Ix)reto,  f>.  6^.] 

/^  GOD,  hear  my  prayers  on  behalf  of  our  Holy 
^^  Father  Pope  N.,  our  Bishop  N.,  our  clerg}',  and 
for  all  that  are  in  authority  over  us.  Bless,  I  beseech 
Thee,  the  whole  Catholic  Church,  and  convert  all  here- 


Evening  Prayers.  83 

tics  and  unbelievers.  Pour  down  Thy  blessings,  O  I^ord, 
upon  all  my  friends,  relations,  and  acquaintances,  and 
upon  my  enemies,  if  I  have  any.  Help  the  poor  and 
sick,  and  those  who  are  in  their  last  agony.  O  God  of 
mercy  and  goodness,  have  compassion  on  the  souls  of 
the  faithful  in  purgatory  ;  put  an  end  to  their  suffer- 
ings, and  grant  to  them  eternal  light,  rest,  and  happi- 
ness.    Amen. 

C\  ALMIGHTY  and  Eternal  God,  who  savest  all, 
and  wiliest  not  that  any  should  perish,  look,  we 
beseech  Thee,  upon  the  souls  that  are  led  astray  by  the 
deceits  of  the  devil ;  that,  rejecting  all  errors,  the 
hearts  of  those  who  err  may  be  converted,  and  return 
to  the  unity  of  Thy  truth.  Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

Tj-i  LESS,  O  Lord,  the  repose  I  am  about  to  take, 
that,  my  bodily  strength  being  renewed,  I  may 
be  the  better  enabled  to  serve  Thee.     Amen. 

C\  BLESSED  Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  mercy,  pray 
for  me,  that  I  may  be  preserved  this  night  from 
all  evil,  whether  of  body  or  soul.  Blessed  St.  Joseph, 
and  all  ye  saints  and  angels  of  Paradise,  especially  my 
guardian  angel  and  my  chosen  patron,  watch  over  me. 
I  commend  myself  to  your  protection  now  and  always. 
Am^en. 

I^OLY,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts  :  the  earth 
'"^'^  is  full  of  Thy  glory.  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
glory  be  to  the  Son,  glory  be  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 
A'}nenX^) 


Ilnetructione  for  Ibeartne  flDaaa. 


WHAT  THE  MASS  IS,  AND  FOR  WHAT 
END  IT  IS  TO  BE  OFFERED. 


ROM  the  beginning  of  the  world  the  .servants 
of  God  were  alwa3's  accustomed  to  offer  Sac- 
rifice to  Him,  by  way  of  acknowledging  His 
sovereignty  and  paying  their  homage  to 
Him  ;  and  in  all  ancient  religions,  true  or 
^y,u.HiiM,i.M,-»iMim_  li  -  ^  false,  this  worship  of  Sacrifice  was  always 
■    ■    •  regarded  as  a  most  solemn  act  of  religion, 

due  to  the  Deity  worshipped. 
In  the  Jaw  of  nature,  and  in  the  law  of 
..       '.-  Moses,  there  was  a  great  variety  of  Sacri- 

fices :  some  bloody,  in  which  the  victim  was 
slain  ;  others  unbloody.     Some  were  called 
Holocausts,    or    whole    burnt-offerings,    in 
which  the  whole  host   or  N-ictim  was  con- 
sumed   in    fire    upon  God's   altar,  for  His 
honor  and  glory  ;  others  were  called  Sin-offerings,  which  were 
offered  for  sins;  others  were  offerings  of  Thanksgivings  ;  others 
were  pacific  or  Peace-offerings,  which  were  offered  for  obtaining 
favors  of  God — the  word  "peace'"  in  the  Scripture  style  .signify- 
ing all  manner  of  good  and  prosperity. 

Ail  these  Sacrifices  of  the  law  of  nature,  and  of  the  lawof  Mo.ses. 
were  of  themselves  but  iveak  and  needy  elements  (Gal.  iv.  9),  and 
only  figures  of  a  Gacrifice  to  come,  viz.,  that  of  Jesus  Christ;  in 
consideration  of  which  Sacrifice  only,  and  of  the  faith  of  the 
offerers,  by  which  they  believed  in  the  Redeemer  to  come,  those 
ancient  Sacrifices  were  then  accepted  by  the  Divine  Majesty, 
84 


Instructions  for  Hearing  Mass.  85 

when  they  were  accompanied  with  the  inward  sacrifice  of  the 
heart ;  but  not  for  any  intrinsic  worth  or  dignity  of  the  things 
offered,  for  no  other  blood  but  the  Blood  of  Christ  could  wash 
away  sins.  Hence,  St.  Paul  says  {Heb.  x.  5),  quoting  from  the 
39th  Psalm  :  Sacrifice  and  oblation  Thou  'Mouldsi  not  have  :  but 
Thou  hait  fitted  to  Me  a  Body.  This  gi'v'-es  us  to  understand  that, 
by  reason  of  the  insufficiencj''  of  the  Sacrifices  of  the  old  law, 
Christ  Himself  would  come  to  be  our  Sacrifice,  and  would  offer 
up  His  own  Bodj'^  and  Blood  for  us. 

Accordingly,  our  Sa\'iour  Jesus  Christ,  at  the  time  appointed  by 
His  Father,  having  taken  flesh  for  us,  was  pleased  to  offer  Him- 
self a  Sacrifice  for  us,  dying  upon  the  Cross  for  the  sins  of  the 
whole  world.  By  this  one  offering  we  were  completely  redeemed, 
inasmuch  as  our  ransom  was  paid,  and  all  mercy,  grace,  and 
salvation  were  purchased  for  us.  Neither  can  there  now  be  any 
need  of  His  dying  any  more,  or  purchasing  any  other  graces  for 
us  than  those  for  which  He  has  already  paid  the  price  of  His 
Blood. 

Nevertheless,  for  the  daily  application  of  this  one  eternal  Re- 
demption to  our  souls,  and  that  the  mercy,  grace,  and  salvation 
which  He  has  purchased  for  us  may  be  actually  communicated 
to  us.  He  not  o-a\y  continually  appears  in  our  behalf  in  the 
Sanctuary  of  Heaven,  there  representing  and  offering  to  His  Fa- 
ther His  Passion  and  Death  for  us,  but  He  has  also  instituted  the 
Blessed  Eucharist,  the  night  before  His  Passion,  in  which  He 
bequeathed  us  His  Body  and  Blood,  under  the  sacramental  veils, 
not  only  to  be  received  by  us  as  a  vSacrament,  for  the  food  and 
nourishment  of  our  souls,  but  also  (mystically  delivered)  to  be  of- 
fered and  presented  by  His  ministers  to  His  Father  as  a  Sacrifice  : 
not  by  way  of  a  new  death,  but  by  way  of  a  standing  Memorial 
of  His  death  ;  a  daily  celebrating  and  representing  of  His  death 
to  God,  and  an  applying  to  our  souls  of  the  fruits  thereof. 

This  Eucharistic  Sacrifice  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ,  daily 
offered  under  the  forms  of  bread  and  wine,  in  remembrance  of 
His  Passion,  is  what  we  call  the  Mass.  This  is  the  solemn  Liturgy 
of  the  Catholic  Church.  This  is  that  pure  Offering  which  is  made 
to  God  in  every  place  among  the  Gentiles,  according  to  the  pro- 
phecy of  Malachi  (/.  10,  11).  Bj^  this,  Christ  is  a  Priest  for  ever  ac- 
cording to  the  order  of  Melchisedech  (Psalm  log),  whose  Sacrifice 
was  bread  and  wine  (Gen.  xv.) 

This  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  is  the  same  in  substance  with  that 
which  Christ  offered  for  us  upon  the  Cross ;  because  both  the 


86  Instructions  for  Hearing  Mass. 

Victim  offered,  and  the  Priest  or  principal  Offerer,  is  the  same 
Jesus  Christ.  The  difference  is  onlj'  in  the  manner  of  the  offer- 
ing ;  because  upon  the  Cross  our  Saviour  offered  Himself  in  such 
a  manner  as  really  to  shed  His  Blood  and  die  for  us ;  whereas 
now  He  does  not  really  shed  His  Ulood,  or  die.  And  therefore 
this  is  called  an  unbloody  Sacrifice ;  and  that  of  the  Cross  a 
bloody  Sacrifice. 

By  virtue  of  this  essential  sameness,  the  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass 
completely  answers  all  the  different  ends  of  Sacrifice,  and  that 
in  a  way  infinitely  more  effective  than  any  of  the  ancient  Sacri- 
fices. Christ  is  here  both  Prie.st  and  Victim,  representing  in  per- 
son and  offering  up  His  Passion  and  Death  to  His  Father. 

This  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass  is  offered  up  to  God,  in  the  Catholic 
Church,  first  as  a  daily  remembrance  of  the  Passion  of  Christ: 
This  do  for  the  commemoration  of  Me  ( i  Cor.  xi.  24)  ;  .secondly,  as 
a  most  solemn  worship  of  the  Divine  Majesty  ;  thirdlJ^  as  a  most 
acceptable  thanksgi\'ing  to  God,  from  whence  it  has  the  name  of 
Eucharist ;  fourthh-,  as  a  most  powerful  means  to  move  God  to 
show  mercy  to  us  in  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins,  for  which  reason 
we  call  it  propitiatory  ;  and,  lastly,  as  a  most  effectual  way  to  ob- 
tain of  God  all  that  we  need,  coming  to  Him,  as  we  here  do,  with 
Christ  and  through  Christ. 

For  these  ends  both  Priest  and  people  ought  to  offer  up  the 
Sacrifice  of  the  Ma.ss— the  Priest,  as  Christ's  minister  and  in  His 
person  ;  and  the  people,  by  the  hands  of  the  Priest ;  and  both  the 
one  and  the  other  by  the  hands  of  the  Great  High-Priest  Jesus 
Christ.  And  with  this  offering  of  Christ,  both  the  one  and  the 
other  should  make  a  total  offering  of  themselves  also  by  His 
hands  and  in  union  with  Him. 


OF  THE    CEREMONY   OF    MASS. 

^-J  LTHOUGH  the  homage  which  man  owes  to  his  Creator 
(V'«-""->  so  essentially  consists  in  the  interior  dispositions  of  the 
soul  that  without  these  all  outward  worship  is  unpro- 
fitable and  vain,  3'et  the  constitution  of  our  nature  is  such  as 
to  require  external  signs  and  ceremonies  which  may  operate 
through  the  medium  of  the  bodily  senses  upon  our  souls,  and 
elevate  them  to  God.  To  tliis  end  are  directed  all  the  Ceremonies 
of  the  Church,  and  it  is  the  Christian's  duty  to  learn  how  to  use 
them  accordingly.    Hence — 


iNsf  RUci'ioNS  i^oR  Hearing  Mass.  87 

1.  The  custom  of  placing  a  vessel  contaiuing  blessed  or  Holy 
Watkk  at  the  entrance  of  the  Church  has  been  handed  down  to 
us  from  the  Apostolic  age.  Into  this  vessel  the  faithful  dip  the 
fingers  of  the  right  hand,  and  make  upon  themselves  the  Sign  of 
the  Cross,  repeating  at  the  same  time  the  invocation  of  the  Ever- 
blessed  Trinity.  As  water  denotes  purity  and  innocence,  by  using 
it  on  entering  a  place  of  worship  we  are  admonished  with  what 
purity  of  heart  and  mind  we  should  appear  in  the  presence  of 
our  Maker. 

2.  The  >r'^N  of  tht:  Cross,  which  we  make  upon  ourselves  in 
taking  holy  water,  as  well  as  on  many  other  occasions,  is  a  sign 
or  ceremony  in  which,  with  St.  Paul  [Gal.  vi.  14),  we  should  place 
our  greatest  happiness  and  glory,  as  being  a  striking  memorial 
of  the  sufferings  and  death  of  our  Redeemer— that  mystery  whence 
are  derived  all  our  hopes  for  mercy,  grace,  and  salvation.  By  the 
words  that  accompany  this  ceremony  we  are  no  less  forcibly  re- 
minded that  God  whom  we  serve,  although  One  in  nature,  exists 
in  Three  Persons  really  distinct  from  each  other. 

3.  The  first  object  that  arrests  the  Christian's  notice  on  enter- 
ing a  Church  is  the  A  1.1  AK  with  its  Tab i.rxaci.i :  andCRCCiFix. 
The  Altar  is  the  place  of  Sacrifice  -another  Calvary,  as  it  were — 
whereon  is  celebrated,  as  Christ  ordained,  the  memorial  of  His 
Passion  and  Death  by  the  pure  and  unbloody  Sacrifice  of  His 
Body  and  Blood.  Upon  the  Altar  we  always  see  a  Crucifix,  or 
image  of  our  Saviour  upon  the  Cross ;  that  as  the  Mass  is  said 
in  remembrance  of  Christ's  Passion  and  Death,  both  Priest  and 
people  may  have  before  their  eyes  during  this  Sacrifice  the  image 
which  puts  them  in  mind  of  those  Mysteries.  The  Tabernacle 
contains  the  Blessed  Sacrament.  It  is  to  Jesus  Christ,  there- 
fore, truly  present  within  the  Tabernacle,  that  we  bend  the  knee 
in  homage  and  adoration  when  we  enter  or  depart  from  the 
Church. 

4.  As  the  Mass  represents  the  Passion  of  Christ,  and  the  Priest 
officiates  in  His  person,  so  the  Vi-stmkxts  in  which  he  officiates 
represent  those  in  which  Christ  was  ignominiously  clothed  at 
the  time  of  His  Passion.  Thus,  the  Amice  represents  the  cloth 
with  which  the  Jews  muffled  our  Saviour's  Face  when  at  every 
blow  they  bade  Him  prophesy  who  it  was  that  struck  Him. 
The  Alb  represents  the  white  garment  with  which  He  was 
vested  by  Herod.  The  Girdle,  Maniple,  and  Stole  represent  the 
cords  and  bands  with  which  He  was  bound  in  the  different 
stages  of  His  Passion.    The   Chasuble,  or   outward    Vestment, 


Instructions  for  Hearing  Mass. 


represents  the  purple  garment  with  which  He  was  clothed  as  a 
mock  King;  upon  this  is  embroidered  a  Cross,  to  represent 
that  which  Christ  bore  upon  His  sacred  shoulders.  lastly,  the 
Priest's  Tonsure,  which  is  worn  in  all  Catholic  countries,  is  to 
represent  the  crown  of  thorns  which  our  Saviour  wore. 

Moreover,  as  in  the  old  law  the  Priests  who  were  wont  to  offici- 
ate in  the  sacred  functions  had,  by  the  appointment  of  God,  Vest- 
ments assigned  for  that  purpose— as  well  for  the  greater  decency 
and  solemnity  of  the  Divine  worship  as  to  signify  the  virtues 
which  God  required  of  His  ministers— so  it  was  proper  that  in  the 
Church  of  the  New  Testament  Christ's  ministers  should  in  their 
sacred  functions  be  distinguished  in  like  manner  from  the  laity 
by  their  sacred  Vestments ;  which  might  also  represent  the  vir- 
tues which  God  requires  in  them.  Thus,  the  Amice  represents 
divine  Hope,  which  St.  Paul  calls  the  helmet  of  salvation  ;  the 
Alb,  Innocence  of  life ;  the  Girdle,  Purity  and  Chastity  ;  the  Mani- 
ple, Patience  in  enduring  the  labors  of  this  mortal  life  ;  the  Stole, 
the  sweet  Yoke  of  Christ,  to  be  borne  in  this  life  in  order  to  at- 
tain a  happy  immortality  ;  the  Chasuble,  which  covers  all  the 
rest,  the  virtue  of  Charity,  which,  as  St.  Peter  tells  us,  covereth  a 
multitude  of  sins. 

In  these  Vestments  the  Church  uses  five  colors,  \nz.,  White,  on 
the  Feasts  of  our  Lord,  of  the  Blessed  Virgin,  of  the  Angels,  and 
of  the  Saints  who  were  not  martyrs,  and  on  the  Sundays  in 
Eastertide ;  Red,  on  the  Feasts  of  Pentecost,  of  the  Finding  and 
Exaltation  of  the  Cross,  and  of  the  Apostles  and  Martj'rs;  Violet, 
in  the  i>enitential  seasons  of  Advent  and  Lent,  and  upon  Vigils 
and  Eml^er-daj-s  ;  Green,  on  most  other  Sundays  and  ordinary 
days  throughout  the  year ;  and  Black,  on  Good  Friday,  and  in 
Masses  for  the  Dead. 

5.  There  are  always  LiciiiTKn  Candli-^ upon  the  Altar  during 
Mass,  as  well  to  honor  the  victory  and  triumph  of  our  great  King 
by  these  lights,  which  are  tokens  of  our  joy  and  of  His  Glorj',  as 
to  denote  the  light  of  Faith,  without  which  it  is  impossible  to 
please  Him. 

6.  A  small  nrr.i  is  occasionally  rung.  This  is  done  to  give 
notice  of  certain  more  solemn  parts  of  the  Sacrifice  ;  to  recall 
the  wandering  mind  from  distraction  ;  and  to  excite  all  to  greater 
fen,-or  and  devotion. 

7.  iNCFNsr:  is  used  at  Solemn  Mass.  It  is  symbolical  of  Prayer, 
according  to  the  saying  of  the  Psalmist :  Let  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  b£ 
directed  as  incense  in  Thy  sight  {Ps.  carl.  2). 


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ON    THE    MANNER    OF    HEARING    MASS. 

*y^  '  HERE  are  various  methods  of  profitably  hearing  Mass. 
\^y  One  method  is,  to  follow  the  Priest  in  the  Ordinary'  of  the 
Mass  as  contained  in  the  Missal ;  joining  with  him,  as  far 
as  the  laitj'  may,  in  the  very  words  of  the  service,  and  uniting 
our  intention  with  him  in  what  he  does  as  Priest  for  the  people. 
To  enable  all  persons,  even  those  who  do  not  understand  Latin, 
to  follow  the  service,  translations  of  the  Ordinary  and  Canon  of 
the  Mass  have  been  made  into  almost  all  languages,  and  circu- 
lated by  authority.  Another  method  is  to  accompany  the  Priest 
through  the  different  parts  of  the  sen-ice  with  appropriate  de- 
votions, similar  to  those  he  is  using  and  directed  to  the  same 
general  ends,  uniting  our  intention  with  his,  but  not  using  or 
not  confining  ourselves  to  the  words  of  the  Ordinarj\  A  third 
method  is  to  applj'  the  service  to  the  purpose  of  meditation  on 
the  Lrife  or  Passion  of  our  Lord,  or  on  any  other  appropriate  sub- 
ject. Whatever  be  the  method  followed,  our  first  care  should  be 
to  recollect  ourselves,  by  calling  home  our  wandering  thoughts, 
and  taking  them  ofiF  from  all  other  concerns.  We  should  humble 
ourselves  profoundly  in  the  presence  of  God,  in  whose  Temple 
we  are  ;  and  represent  to  ourselves,  by  a  lively  Faith,  the  dread 
majesty  of  God,  and  humbly  beg  His  mercy  and  grace,  that  we 
may  participate  in  this  Holy  Sacrifice  in  a  worthy  and  becoming 
manner. 


PRAYERS  BEFORE  MASS. 

COMB,  Holy  Ghost,  fill  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful, 
and  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  Thy  love. 
V.  Send  forth  Thy  Spirit,  and  they  shall  be  created. 
J^.  And  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth. 

Lei  us  pray. 

OGOD,  who  by  the  light  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  didst 
teach  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful :  grant  us  by  the 
same  Spirit  to  have  a  right  judgment  in  all  things,  and 


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evermore  to  rejoice  in  His  holy  comfort.  Through 
Christ,  our  Lord.     A  men. 

*T  '.OOK  down,  O  Lord,  from  Thy  Sanctuary,  and 
<*  ■*  from  heaven.  Thy  dwelling-place,  and  behold 
this  holy  Victim  which  our  great  High-Priest,  Thy 
holy  Child,  the  Lord  Jesus,  offers  up  to  Thee  for  the 
sins  of  His  brethren  ;  and  let  not  Thy  wrath  be  kindled 
because  of  the  multitude  of  our  transgressions.  Be- 
hold, the  voice  of  the  Blood  of  Jesus  our  Brother  calls 
to  Thee  from  the  Cross.  Give  ear,  O  Lord ;  be  ap- 
peased, O  Lord  ;  hearken,  and  tarry  not,  for  Thine 
own  sake,  O  my  God  ;  because  Thy  name  is  called 
upon  in  behalf  of  this  city  and  of  Thy  people  ;  but 
deal  with  us  according  to  Thy  great  mercy.     Amen. 

That  Thou  vouchsafe  to  defend,   pacify,  keep,  pre- 
serve, and  bless  this  city:  we  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us.W 


DEVOTIONS  FOR  MASS. 


PART  I. 


The  Preparation,  by  Acts  of  Humility,  Praise, 
Faith,  etc. 

fnivfy  ac  ihf  oei^inniui^  0/  ji/ass,  while  the  FnesL  says 
the  Judica  me,  Deus,  etc. 

f^  AlvMIGHTY  Lord  of  Heaven  and  earth,  behold 
^^  L  a  wretched  sinner,  presume  to  appear  before 
Thee  this  day,  to  offer  up  unto  Thee,  by  the  hands  of 
our  High-Priest,  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Sou,  the  Sacrifice 


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of  His  Body  and  Blood,  iu  union  with  that  vSacrifice 
which  He  offered  to  Thee  upon  the  Cross  :  first,  for 
Thine  own  honor,  praise,  adoration,  and  glory  ;  second- 
ly, in  remembrance  of  His  Passion  and  Death  ;  thirdly, 
in  thanksgiving  for  all  Thy  blessings  bestowed  upon 
Thy  whole  Church,  whether  triumphant  in  heaven  or 
militant  on  earth,  and  especially  for  those  bestowed 
upon  me,  the  most  unworthy  of  all  ;  fourthly,  for  ob- 
taining pardon  and  remission  of  all  my  sins,  and  of 
those  of  all  others,  whether  living  or  dead,  for  whom 
I  ought  to  pray  [here  })icntio>i  their  na)nes)\  and, 
lastly,  for  obtaining  all  graces  and  blessings  both  for 
myself  and  for  Thy  whole  Church  {hevt'  mention 
your  particular  requests).  Oh,  be  Thou  pleased  to 
assist  me  by  Thy  grace,  that  I  may  behave  myself 
this  day  as  I  ought  to  do  in  Thy  di\dne  Presence,  and 
that  I  may  so  commemorate  the  Passion  and  Death 
of  Thy  Son  as  to  partake  most  plentifully  of  the  fruits 
thereof  Through  the  same  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

y\t  the  Confiteor. 

O  BLESSED  Trinity,  one  God,  Father,  Son,  and 
Holy  Ghost,  prostrate  in  spirit  before  Thee,  I 
here  confess,  in  the  sight  of  the  whole  court  of  heaven 
and  of  all  Thy  faithful,  my  innumerable  treasons  against 
Thy  divine  majesty.  I  have  sinned,  O  Lord,  I  have 
sinned  ;  I  have  grievously  offended  Thee  through  the 
whole  course  of  my  life,  in  thought,  word,  and  deed; 
and  therefore  am  unworthy  to  lift  mine  eyes  to  heaven, 
or  so  nmch  as  to  utter  Thy  sacred  name.  How  much 
more  am  I  unworthy  to  appear  here  in  Thy  Sanctuary, 
and  to  mingle  among  Thine  Angels  at  these  heavenly 


92  Devotions  for  Mass. 

Mysteries,  which  require  so  much  purity,  because  Jesus 
Christ  Himself  is  here  in  person,  both  Priest  and  Vic- 
tim !  But,  O  my  God,  Thy  mercies  are  above  all  Thy 
works,  and  Thou  wilt  not  despise  a  contrite  and  humble 
heart :  and  therefore  I  here  venture  to  come  into  Thy 
Temple,  and  with  the  poor  publican,  and,  as  I  hope, 
with  the  same  penitential  spirit,  I  strike  my  breast  and 
say  :  God  be  tnerciful  to  me,  a  sinner.  And  I  humbly 
hope  to  find  this  mercy  wiiich  I  crave,  through  that 
Passion  and  Death  which  are  here  celebrated.  O  Foun- 
tain of  Mercy,  grant  this  mercy  to  me  and  to  all  poor 
sinners.     Amen. 

When  the  Priest  ascends  the  steps  of  the  Attar. 

^"^X^  AKE  away  from  us  our  iniquities,  we  beseech 
^^  Thee,  O  Lord  ;  that  we  may  be  worthy  to  enter 
with  pure  minds  into  the  Holy  of  Holies.  Through 
Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

It  the  lulroil. 

/^  RANT,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  be  truly  prepared  for 
^>— '  offering  this  great  Sacrifice  unto  Thee  this  day  ; 
and  because  our  sins  alone  can  render  us  displeasing  to 
Thee,  therefore  we  cry  aloud  to  Thee  for  merc}'. 

.  It  the  Kyrie  iCleisou. 
F.ithet  repeal  uit/i  the  PnVsf.  oksjv  ■ 

Have  mercy  on  me.  O  Lord,  and  forgive  me  all  my 
sins. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  ()  Lord,  have  mercy  on  me. 

Tht  (.xloria  in  Kxcelsis,  or  Greater  Doxology. 

Repeat  this  unlh  the  Ptiest.  p.  iig. 


Devotions  for  Mass.  93 

At  the  Collects. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  Eternal  God,  we  humbly  be- 
seech Thee  to  mercifully  hear  the  prayers  here 
offered  unto  Thee  by  Thy  servant  in  the  name  of 
Thy  whole  Church,  and  in  behalf  of  us  Thy  people. 
Accept  them,  to  the  honor  of  Thy  name,  and  the  good 
of  our  souls  ;  and  grant  to  us  all  mercy,  grace,  and  sal- 
vation.    Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

I  Or,  on  a  Saint' s  Day.  > 
Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
examples  of  Thy  Saints  may  effectualh'  move  us  to  re- 
form our  hves  ;  that  while  we  celebrate  their  festivals, 
we  may  also  imitate  their  actions.  Through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

At  the  Epistle. 
Y^  HOU  hast  vouchsafed,  O  Lord,  to  teach  us  Thy 
Vi^  sacred  truths  by  the  Prophets  and  Apostles  :  oh, 
grant  that  we  may  so  improve  by  their  doctrine  and  ex- 
amples in  the  love  of  Thy  holy  name,  and  of  Thy  holy 
law,  that  we  may  show  forth  by  our  lives  whose  disci- 
ples we  are  ;  that  we  may  no  longer  follow  the  corrupt 
inclinations  of  flesh  and  blood,  but  master  all  our  pas- 
sions ;  that  we  may  be  ever  directed  by  Thy  light,  and 
strengthened  by  Thy  grace,  to  walk  in  the  way  of  Thy 
commandments,  and  to  serve  Thee  with  clean  hearts. 
Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

At  the  Gradual, 
*jr-J  OW  admirable,  O  Lord,  is  Thy  name,  in  the  whole 
#-■—*      earth  !      I  will  bless  Thee,  O  Lord,  at  all  times  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  be  always  in  my  mouth.     Be  Thou  my 


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God  and  Protector  for  ever  :  I  will  put  my  whole  trust 
in  Thee  ;  oh,  let  me  never  be  confounded. 

At  the  Gospel. 

fT\  AYEST  Thou  be  ever  adored  and  praised,  O  Lord, 
%*-^->  who,  not  content  to  instruct  and  inform  us  by 
Thy  Prophets  and  Apostles,  hast  even  vouchsafed  to 
speak  to  us  by  Thine  Only  Son  our  Sa\'iour  Jesus  Christ ; 
commanding  us  b)'  a  voice  from  heaven  to  hear  Him  : 
grant  us,  O  merciful  God,  the  grace  to  profit  by  His 
divine  and  heavenly  doctrine.  All  that  is  written  of 
Thee,  O  Jesus,  in  Thy  Gospel,  is  Truth  itself :  nothing 
but  wisdom  in  Thine  actions,  power  and  goodness  in 
Thy  miracles,  light  and  instruction  in  Thy  words.  With 
Thee,  sacred  Redeemer,  are  the  words  of  eternal  life  : 
to  whom  shall  we  go  but  to  Thee,  eternal  Fountain  of 
Truth  ?  Give  me,  O  God,  grace  to  practise  what  Thou 
commandest,  and  command  what  Thou  pleasest. 
.  //  t/ic  Cre.lo 
Say  this  with  the  Priest,  p.  126. 


PART  II. 

The  Obi^ation  and  Sanctification  of  the  Bread 
AND  Wine  for  the  Sacrifice. 

DnriiiX  the  Offertory  0/ the  Bread  a?ul  the  Wine. 

^ipt  CCEPT,  O  Eternal  Father,  this  offering  which  is 
fvA-*-»  here  made  to  Thee  by  Thy  Priest,  in  the  name 
of  us  here  present,  and  of  Thy  whole  Church.  It  is  as 
yet  only  bread  and  wine  :  but,  by  a  miracle  of  Thy 
power,  will  shortly  become  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Thy 


Devotions  for  Mass.  95 

beloved  Son.  He  is  our  High-Priest  and  our  Victim. 
With  Him  and  through  Him  we  desire  to  approach 
Thee  this  day,  and  by  His  hands  to  offer  Thee  this 
Sacrifice,  for  Thine  own  honor,  praise,  and  glory  ;  in 
thanksgiving  for  all  Thy  benefits  ;  in  satisfaction  for 
all  our  sins ;  and  for  obtaining  conversion  for  all  un- 
believers, and  mercy,  grace,  and  salvation  for  all  Thy 
faithful.  And  with  this  offering  of  Thine  Only-begot- 
ten Son  we  offer  Thee  ourselves,  our  souls  and  bodies, 
begging  that  by  virtue  of  this  Sacrifice  we  may  be 
happily  united  to  Thee,  and  that  nothing  in  life  or 
death  may  ever  separate  us  from  Thee.  Through  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

In  a  humble  spirit,  and  a  contrite  heart,  may  we  be 
accepted  by  Thee,  O  Lord  :  and  let  our  Sacrifice  be  so 
made  in  Thy  sight  this  day  that  it  may  be  pleasing 
unto  Thee,  O  Lord  God.  Come,  O  Sanctifier,  Almighty, 
eternal  God,  and  bless  this  Sacrifice  set  forth  to  Thy 
holy  name. 

At  the  Washing  of  the  Fingers. 

OH,  what  cleanliness  and  purity  of  heart  ought  we  to 
bring  with  us  to  this  great  Sacrifice !  But,  alas ! 
I  am  a  poor  unclean  sinner.  Oh,  wash  me,  dear  Lord, 
from  all  the  stains  of  sin  in  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb, 
that  I  may  be  worthy  to  be  present  at  these  heavenly 
Mysteries. 

After  the  Lavabo,  when  the  Priest  bows  down  at  the 
tniddle  of  the  Altar. 

OMOST  holy  and  adorable  Trinity,  vouchsafe  to 
receive  this  our  Sacrifice  in  remembrance  of  our 
Saviour's  Passion,   Resurrection,   and  glorious  Ascen- 


96  Devotions  for  Mass. 

siou  :  and  grant  that  we  may  die  with  Him  to  our  sins, 
rise  with  Him  to  newness  of  life,  and  ascend  with  Him 
to  Thee.  Let  those  Saints  whose  memory  we  celebrate 
on  earth  remember  us  before  Thy  throne  in  Heaven, 
and  obtain  mercy  for  us.  Through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

At  the  Orate,  fratres. 

QAY  the  Lord  receive  the  Sacrifice  from  thy  hands, 
to  the  praise  and  glory  of  His  name,  to  our 
benefit,  and  to  that  of  all  His  holy  Church. 

.-//  the  Secrete. 

CV\  ERCIFULLY  hear  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  and  gra- 
■  ■  ciously  accept  this  oblation  which  we  Thy  ser- 
vants make  unto  Thee  ;  and  as  we  offer  it  to  the  honor 
of  Thy  name,  so  may  it  be  to  us  a  means  of  obtaining 
Thy  grace  here  and  life  everlasting  hereafter.  Through 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

{Or,  on  a  SainV s  Day.) 

Qj  ANCTIFY,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  these  gifts 
*^  which  we  offer  Thee  in  this  solemnity  of  Thy 
holy  servant  N. ,  and  so  strengthen  us  by  Thy  grace  that 
both  in  prosperity  and  adversity  our  wa\'s  may  be  ever 
directed  to  Thine  honor.  Through  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

At  the  vSnrsum  Corda. 

V.  Lift  up  your  hearts. 

R.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 

V.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  our  God. 

R.  It  is  worthy  and  just. 


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The  Preface. 

IT  is  truly  worthy  and  just,  right  aud  profitable  unto 
salvation,  that  we  should  at  all  times,  and  in  all 
places,  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  holy  Lord,  Father 
Almighty,  Eternal  God.  Who,  with  Thine  Only- 
begotten  Son  and  the  H0I5'  Ghost,  art  one  God,  one 
Lord  :  not  in  the  singleness  of  one  only  Person,  but 
in  the  Trinity  of  one  Substance.  For  what  we  be- 
lieve of  .Thy  glory,  as  Thou  hast  revealed  it,  that  we 
believe  of  Thy  Son,  and  that  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  with- 
out any  difference  or  inequality.  That  in  the  confes- 
sion of  the  True  and  Eternal  Godhead,  distinction  in 
Persons,  uuit)^  in  Essence,  and  equality  in  Majesty 
may  be  adored.  Whom  the  Angels  aud  Archangels, 
the  Cherubim  also  and  Seraphim,  do  praise ;  who  cease 
not  daily  to  cry  out,  with  one  voice  saying  : 

;  H/'^e  the  hell  is  rung,  i 

*p:;^OLY,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Hosts.  Heaven 
A—Is  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glor}-.  Hosanna  in 
the  highest. 

Blessed  is  he  who  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
Hosanna  iu  the  highest. 


PART    III. 

The  Canon  of  the  Mass,  or  Main  Action  of  the 

Sacrifice. 

At  the  beginning  of  the  Canon. 

O  ETERNAL  and  most  merciful  Father,  behold  we 
come  to  offer  Thee  our  homage  this  day.     We 
desire  to  adore,  praise,  and  glorify  Thee,  joining  our 


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hearts  aud  voices  \s'ith  all  Thy  Blessed  in  heaven,  and 
with  Thy  whole  Church  upon  earth.  But  acknowledg- 
ing our  great  unworthiness  and  innumerable  sins,  for 
which  we  are  heartily  sorry-  and  humbly  crave  Thy 
pardon,  we  dare  not  venture  to  approach  Thee,  save 
through  Thy  Son,  our  Advocate  and  ^Mediator,  Jesus 
Christ,  whom  Thou  hast  given  us  to  be  both  our  High- 
Priest  and  vSacrifice.  With  Him,  therefore,  aud  through 
Him,  we  venture  to  offer  Thee  this  Sacrifice.:  to  His 
most  sacred  intentions  we  desire  to  unite  ours  :  and 
with  this  offering  which  He  makes  of  Himself  we  wish 
to  make  an  offering  of  our  whole  being  unto  Thee. 
With  Him,  aud  through  Him,  we  beseech  Thee  to  ex- 
alt Thy  Holy  Catholic  Church  throughout  the  world ; 
to  maintain  her  in  peace,  unity,  holiness,  and  truth  ;  to 
have  mercy  on  Thy  servant,  N.  our  Pope,  N.  our  Bishop, 
N.  our  Pastor,  [our  parents,  children,  friends, benefactors, 
etc.,]  on  all  whom  we  have  in  au}-  way  scandalized,  in- 
jured, or  offended,  or  for  whom  we  ought  to  pray;  on  all 
who  are  dying  ;  on  all  who  are  under  temptation,  or  in 
other  necessity,  of  either  bod}-  or  soul ;  on  all  our  ene- 
mies ;  and  on  us  all  poor  sinners  ;  that  we  may  all  be  con- 
verted to  Thee,  and  find  mercy  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son  ;  through  whom  we  hope  one  day  to  be  admitted 
into  the  compau}-  of  all  Thy  Saints  and  Elect,  whose 
memory  we  here  celebrate,  whose  prayers  we  desire,  and 
with  whom  we  communicate  in  these  holy  Mysteries. 

U'/jrti  thr  Priest  spreads  his  hands  over  the  Oblation. 
Hf'rf  thr  hell  is  again  rung.  > 

f^  IVE  ear,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  the  prayers  of  Thy 
^^  servant,  who  is  here  appointed  to  make  this 
Oblation  in  our  behalf ;  and  grant  it  may  be  effectual 


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for  the  obtaining  of  all  those  blessings  which  he  asks 
for  us. 

Behold,  O  Lord,  we  all  here  present  unto  Thee  in 
this  bread  and  wine  the  symbols  of  our  perfect  union. 
Grant,  O  Lord,  that  they  may  be  made  for  us  the  true 
Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  dear  Son  ;  that,  being  conse- 
crated to  Thee  by  this  holy  Victim,  we  may  live  in 
Thy  sers-ice,  and  depart  this  life  in  Thy  grace. 

Ai  the  Consecration 

Bow  down  in  solemn  adoration  ;  make  an  Act  of  Faith 
in  the  Real  Presence  of  your  Saviour's  Body  and 
Blood,  Soul  and  Divinity,  under  the  sacramental 
veils.  Offer  your  whole  self  to  Him,  and  through 
Him  to  His  Father :  beg  that  your  heart  and  soul 
may  be  happily  united  to  Him, 

At  the  Elevation  of  the  Host. 

{Here  the  hell  is  rung  again.) 

|T^  OST  adorable  Body,  I  adore  Thee  with  all  the 
N^-^  powers  of  my  soul.  Lord,  who  hast  given  Thy- 
self entire  to  us,  grant  we  may  become  entirely  Thine. 
I  believe,  O  Lord  ;  help  mine  unbelief 

Most  merciful  Saviour,  be  Thou  my  protector  ; 
strengthen  and  defend  me  by  Thy  heavenly  grace, 
now,  and  especially  at  the  hour  of  my  death,  good 
Jesus.    Amen. 

At  the  Elevation  of  the  Chalice. 

(  Heyp  also  the  hell  is  runs;. ) 

QOST  adorable  Blood,  that  washest  away  all  our 
sins,  I  adore  Thee  :  happy  we,  could  we  return 
our  life  and  blood  for  Thine,  O  blessed  Victim. 
O  Jesus,  do  Thou  cleanse,  sanctify,  and  preserve  our 


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souls  to  eternal  life.      Live,  Jesus,  in  us,  and  may  we 
live  in  Thee.     Amen. 

After  the  Elevation. 
*V  ["ND  now,  O  Lord,  with  grateful  hearts  we  call  to 
<%X— *-•  mind  the  sacred  Mysteries  of  Th}-  Passion  and 
Death,  of  Thy  Resurrection  and  Ascension.  Here  is 
Thy  Body  that  was  delivered  ;  here  is  Thy  Blood  that 
was  shed  for  us  ;  of  which  these  exterior  signs  are  but 
the  figures  and  5-et  in  realit}'  contain  the  Substance. 
Now  we  tmh-  offer  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  pure  and  holy 
Victim  which  Thou  hast  been  pleased  to  give  us  ;  of 
which  all  the  other  sacrifices  were  but  so  many  types 
and  figures. 

At  the  Memento  /?>;   the  Dead. 

I  OFFER  Thee,  O  Almighty  Father,  this  holy  vSacri- 
fice  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Thine  Only  Son, 
in  behalf  of  the  Faithful  Departed,  and  in  particular 
for  the  souls  of  N.N.  [//'Vv  name  whom  yon  chiefly 
propose  to  pray  for\  Likewise  of  such  as  I  have  in 
any  way  injured,  or  of  whose  sins  I  have  by  any  means 
been  the  cause  or  occasion  ;  of  such  as  have  injur- 
ed me,  and  been  my  enemies  ;  of  such  as  die  in  war, 
or  have  none  to  pray  for  them.  To  these,  O  Lord,  and 
to  all  that  rest  in  Christ,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  a 
place  of  refreshment,  of  light,  and  of  peace.  Through 
the  same  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

.//  tJie  Nobis    r|iioque    Peccatoribus,   :r}irv  fhr  Prir^^l 
strikes  his  breast. 

VOUCHSAFE  to  grant  the  same  to  us  also,  poor 
and  miserable  sinners  ;  judge  us  not  according 
to  our  demerits,  but  through  the  infinite  multitude  of 


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Thy  tender  mercies,  in  which  we  put  all  our  trust,  gra- 
ciously extend  to  us  Thy  grace  and  pardon. 

We  ask  it  of  Thee,  in  the  name  of  Thy  dear  vSon, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  eternally  with  Thee  ;  and  in 
that  form  of  prayer  which  He  Himself  hath  taught 


PART  IV. 

The;  Communion,  or  Sacramentai,  Part  of  the 

Canon. 

Ai  the  Pater  Ncster. 

Our  Father,  etc. 
*T^BlvIVER  us,  O  Lord,  from  those  evils  which  we 
r*— '  labor  under  at  present  ;  from  past  evils,  which 
are  our  manifold  sins  ;  and  from  all  evils  to  come, 
which  will  be  the  just  chastisement  of  our  offences,  if 
our  prayers,  and  those  more  powerful  ones  of  Thy 
Saints,  who  intercede  for  us,  intercept  not  Thy  justice 
or  excite  not  Thy  bounty. 

At  ttic-  Pax  'Doniini. 
^^T^HY  Body  was  delivered  and  Thy  Blood  was  shed 
^^     for  us  ;  grant  that  the  commemoration  of  this 
Holy  Mystery  may  obtain  for  us  peace,  and  that  those 
who  receive  it  may  find  everlasting  rest. 

At  the  Aoiuis  Dei,  say  with  the  Priest  : 
*T    '  AMB  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the 
«-■ — *     world,  have  mercy  on  us, 

Ivamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  on  us. 

Damb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
grant  us  Thy  peace. 


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IN  sa>nug  to  Thine  Apostles  :  Peace  I  leave  you, 
My  peace  I  give  you  ;  Thou  hast  promised,  O 
Lord,  to  all  Thy  Church,  that  peace  which  the  ^^orld 
cannot  give, — peace  with  Thee,  and  peace  with  our- 
selves. Let  nothing,  O  Lord,  ever  interrupt  this  holy 
peace  ;  let  nothing  separate  us  from  Thee,  to  whom  we 
heartily  desire  to  be  united,  through  this  Blessed  Sacra- 
ment of  peace  and  reconciliation.  Let  this  Food  of 
Angels  strengthen  us  in  every  Christian  duty,  so  as 
never  more  to  yield  under  temptations  or  fall  into  our 
common  weaknesses. 

//  fli'    Domiue,  non  sum  dignu:>,  .... ,  ...."/   f'"-^  /^-'/'c/ 
three  times,  striking  your  breas 

nr>r  fl^r  hrJJ  ,\  runz 

^~T~'  ORD,  I  am  not  worthy  that  Thou  shouldst  enter 
^-* — *•  under  my  roof ;  but  only  say  the  word,  and  my 
soul  shall  be  healed. 

Such  as  do  not  intend  to  commimicate  sacramentally 

})iay  co)}i})ii{nii\itt'  spiritually,  cis/b//ou'S  : 

(T\  OST  lo\dng  Jesus,  I  adore  Thee  with  a  lively  faith, 
\*-^  who  art  present  in  this  Sacrament  by  virtue  of 
Thine  infinite  power,  wisdom,  and  goodness.  All  my 
hope  is  in  Thee.  I  love  Thee,  O  Lord,  with  all  my 
heart,  who  hast  so  loved  me  ;  and  therefore  I  desire  to 
receive  Thee  now  spiritually.  Come,  therefore,  O  Lord, 
to  me  in  spirit,  and  heal  my  sinful  soul.  Feed  me,  for 
I  am  hungry  ;  strengthen  me,  for  I  am  weak  ;  enliven 
and  sanctify  me  \\'ith  Thy  sacred  Body  and  Blood ;  de- 
liver me  from  all  sin,  and  make  me  always  obedient  to 
Thy  commandments;  and  let  me  never  be  separated 


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from  Thee,  my  Saviour,  who,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  Hvest  and  reiguest  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

A   FAVORITE  PRAYER  OF   ST.    IGNATIUS   I.OYOI*A.^^) 

Anima  Christi. 
CS  OUL  of  Christ,  sanctify  me  ! 
J^3     Body  of  Christ,  save  me  ! 

Blood  of  Christ,  inebriate  me ! 

Water  from  the  side  of  Christ,  wash  me ! 

Passion  of  Christ,  strengthen  me  ! 

O  Good  Jesus,  hear  me  ! 

Within  Thy  Wounds  hide  me  ! 

Suffer  me  not  to  be  separated  from  Thee  ! 

From  the  malicious  enemy  defend  me  ! 

In  the  hour  of  my  death,  call  me, 

And  bid  me  come  to  Thee  ; 

That  with  Thy  Saints  I  may  praise  Thee 

For  ever  and  ever.     Aniefi. 

At  the  Communion. 

'  I  '  ET  it  be  now,  O  Lord,  the  effect  of  Thy  mercy, 
« *  *  that  we  who  have  been  present  at  this  holy 
Mystery  may  find  the  benefit  of  it  in  our  souls. 


PART   V. 

The  PubIvIC  Thanksgiving  after  Communion. 

At  the  Post-Communion. 

Vvi  I'E  give  Thee  thanks,  O  God,  for  Thy  mercy  in 
^J^-^  admitting  us  to  have  a  part  in  offering  this 
Sacrifice  to  Thy  holy  name  :    accept  it  now  to  Thy 


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glory,  aud  be  ever  mindful  of  our  weakness.  Most 
gracious  God,  Father  of  mercy,  grant,  I  beseech  Thee, 
that  this  adorable  Sacrifice  of  the  blessed  Body  aud 
Blood  of  Thy  Son,  our  I^ord  Jesus  Christ,  may  obtain 
for  us  at  Th_v  hands  mercy  and  the  remission  of  all  our 
sins.     Aine?i. 

Concludiug  Pyayer. 

I  RETURN  Thee  now  most  hearty  thanks,  O  my 
God,  through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son,  that  Thou 
hast  been  pleased  to  deliver  Him  up  to  death  for  us, 
and  to  give  us  His  Body  and  Blood,  both  as  a  Sacra- 
ment and  a  vSacrifice,  in  these  holy  Mysteries,  at  which 
Thou  hast  permitted  me,  a  most  unworthy  sinner,  to 
be  present  this  day.  May  all  heaven  and  earth  bless 
and  praise  Thee  ever  for  all  Thy  mercies.  Pardon  me, 
O  Lord,  all  the  distractions  aud  the  manifold  negli- 
gences of  which  I  have  been  guilty  this  day  in  Thy 
sight  ;  and  let  me  not  depart  without  Thy  blessing. 
Behold,  I  desire  from  this  moment  to  give  up  myself, 
aud  all  that  belongs  to  me,  into  Th}-  hands  ;  and  I  beg 
that  all  my  undertakings,  all  my  thoughts,  words,  and 
actions,  may  henceforward  tend  to  Thy  glory.  Through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Gospel  of  St.  John,  p.  isS* 


Jx. 


A    PRAYER   AFTER  MASS. 

LMIGHTY,  Everlasting   God,    w^e  humbly  be- 
seech Thee  graciously  to  look  down  from  Thy 
high  and  holy  place  upon  this  congregation,  and  merci- 

*  When  a  Feast  of  greater  rank  falls  on  a  Sunday,  the  Suuda>. 
Gospel  is  substituted  for  that  of  St.fohn. 


Devotions  for  Mass.  105 

fully  hear  and  accept  the  prayers  of  Thj'  Church.  Of 
Thine  infinite  mercy  be  pleased  to  grant  us  pardon  of 
all  our  sins,  soundness  of  mind,  health  of  body,  and  all 
the  necessaries  of  life  :  grant  also  peace  in  our  days, 
freedom  from  tempests,  and  fruitful  seasons.  Grant 
also  to  our  prayers  the  unity  of  the  Catholic  Faith,  the 
extirpation  of  heresies,  the  destruction  of  wicked  coun- 
sels, the  increase  of  true  religion,  fervor  of  love  and 
piety,  sincere  devotion,  patience  and  long-suffering  in 
affliction,  and  joy  in  hope.  Finally,  grant  us  all  things 
needful  for  the  welfare  of  our  souls  and  bodies,  but, 
above  all,  whatever  may  promote  the  increase  of  Thy 
glory.     Through  Jesus  Christ,  our  L,ord.     Amen, 


AN     ACT     OF     REPARATION     FOR 
BLASPHEMY.(i> 

BLESSED  be  God. 
Blessed  be  His  holy  name. 

Blessed  be  Jesus  Christ,  true  God  and  true  man. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  Jesus. 

Blessed  be  Jesus  in  the  most  holy  Sacrament  of  the 
Altar. 

Blessed  be  the  great   INIother  of  God,   Mar}^  most 
holy. 

Blessed  be  her  holy  and  Immaculate  Conception. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  IVIary,  Virgin  and  INIother. 

Blessed  be  God  in  His  Angels  and  in  His  Saints. 


THE    MANNER   OF    SERVING    A    PRIEST 
AT    MASS. 

The  P>-iest  begins,  and  Uie  Server,  kneeling  at  his  left  hand,  atiswers 
him  as  follows  : 

INTROIBO  ad  altare  Dei. 
5'.  Ad  Deiim,  qui  Icetificat  juventutem  tneatn. 
P.  Judica  me,  Deus,  et  discerne  causam  meam  de  gente  non 
sancta  :  ab  homine  iniquo  et  doloso  erue  me. 

S.  Quia  in  es,  Deus,fortitiido  niea  :  quare  me  reptilisli,  el  quare 
tristis  tncedo,  diim  affligit  me  inimiciis  f 

P.  Emitte  lucem  tiiam,  et  veritatem  tuam  :  ipsa  me  deduxerunt 
et  adduxerunt  in  monteni  sanctum  tiuim  et  in  tabernacula  tua. 

S.  Et  introibo  ad  altare  Dei :  ad  Deum,  qui  Icetifcat  juventutem 
meam. 

P.  Confitebor  tibi  in  cithara,  Deus,  Deus  meus.  Quare  tristis 
es,  anima  mea,  et  quare  conturbas  me  ? 

.S".  Spcra  in  Deo,  quoniam  adhuc  confitebor  illi ;  salutare  vultus 
niei,  et  Deus  meus. 

P.  Gloria  Patri,  et  Filio,  et  Spiritui  Sancto. 

S.  Sicut  erat  in  principio,  et  nutic,  et  semper,  et  in  scccula  scECU- 
lorum.     Amen. 

P.  Introibo  ad  altare  Dei. 

S.  Ad  Deum,  qui  Icrtificat  juventutem  meam. 

P.  Adjutoriura  nostrum  in  nomine  Domini. 

S.  Qui  fecit  cesium  et  terram. 

P.  Confiteor  Deo,  etc. 

S.  Misereatur  tui  omnipotens  Deus,  et  dimissis  pcccatis  tuis,  pcr- 
ducat  te  ad  vitam  ceternam. 

P.  Amen. 

5'.  Confiteor  Deo  omnipotenti,  beater  MaricE  semper  V^irgini,  bealo 
Michaeli  Archangelo,  beato  foanni  Baptista;,  Sanctis  Apostolis  Petio 
et  Paulo,  omnibus  Sanctis,  et  tibi,  Pater,  quia  peccavi  niniis,  cogita- 
tione,  verbo,  et  opere.  [Strike  your  breast  thrice,  and  sayl  Mea 
culpa,  mea  culpa,  mea  maxima  culpa.  Ideo precor  beatam  Mariam 
semper  Vifginem,  beatum  Michaelem  Archangelum,  beatum  Joan- 
nem  Paptistam,  sanctos  Apostolos  Pctrum  et  Paulum,  omnes  Sanctos, 
et  te.  Pater,  orare  pro  me  ad  Dominum  Deum.  nostrum. 

P.  Misereatur  vestri,  etc.     S.  Amen. 

P.  Indulgentiam,  absolutionem,  etc.    S.  Amen. 

[At  a  Bishop's  Mass,  here  give  him  the  maniple.\ 

P.  Deus,  tu  conversus  vivificabis  nos. 

5'.  Et  plebs  tua  Icstabitur  in  te. 

io6 


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p.  Ostende  nobis,  Domine,  misericordiaui  tuam. 

S.  El  salutare  tiitim  da  nobis. 

P.  Domine,  exaudi  orationem  meam. 

S.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te  venial. 

P.  Dominus  vobiscum.    5'.  El  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

When  the  Priest  goes  from  the  book  to  the  middle  of  Uie  AUar: 

P.  Kyrie  eleison.    S-  Kyrie  eleison. 
P.  Kyrie  eleison.    5".  Christe  eleison. 
P.  Christe  eleison.     S.  Christe  eleison. 
P.  Kyrie  eleison.    5.  Kyrie  eleison. 
P.  Kyrie  eleison. 

P.  Dominus  vobiscum.    5.  El  cum  spirilu  tuo. 
\Al  a  Bishop  s  Mass  : 

B.  Pax  vobis.    S.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.l 

IVhen  the  Priest  says,  Flectamus  genua,  rt.y  is  the  case  <X  fezv  times  in 
the  year,  anszuer,  Levate. 
P.  Per  omnia  SEecula  sseculorum.    S.  Amen. 
At  the  end  of  the  Epistle  say,  Deo  gratias;  then  remove  the  book  to 
the  other  side  of  the  Altar,  and  always  kneel  or  stand  on  the  side 
opposite  to  that  on  which  the  book  has  been  placed. 
P.  Dominus  vobiscum.     5.  El  cum  spirilu  tuo. 
P.  Sequentia  sancti  evangelii  secundum  N. 

Making  the  sign  of  the  Cross  on  your  forehead,  mouth,  and  breast, 

say  : 

S.  Gloria  tibi,  Domine. 

Stand  during  the  Gospel,  and  at  the  end  say  : 

S.  Laus  tibi,  Christe. 

P.  Dominus  vobiscum.    S.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  ^ 

Here  give  the  wine  and  neater,  and  prepare  the  basin,  water,  and 
towel  for  the  Priest.     When  the  PHest  has  washed  his  fingers, 
kneel  in  your  former  place,  and  answer  : 
P.  Orate  fratres,  etc. 

.S".  Suscipial  Doininus  sacnficium  de  vtanibus  tuis  ad  laudem  et 
gloriam  nominis  sui,  ad  utilitatem  quoque  nostratn,  totiusque  Ec- 
clesicB  sues  sanctce. 
P.  Per  omnia  ssecula  s^culorum.    S.  Amen. 
P.  Dominus  vobiscum.    S.  Et  cum  spiritti  tuo. 


loS  Serving  a  Priest  at  Mass. 

P,  Sursum  corda.    5.  Habeinus  ad  Dotninum. 

P.  GratiasagamusDoniiuoDeouostro.  S.  Dignum  etju stum  est. 

At  sauctus,  bauctus,  r>auctus  tins  ^ft^^  Ml. 

-•e  the  Ptiest  spread  his  hands  over  the  c/taliceygiic  UiU  a- 
ing,  In-  the  bell,  of  the  Consecration  which  is  about  to  be  made. 
Then  holding  up  the  vestment  with  your  left  hand,  and  having 
the  bell  in  your  right,  ring  during  the  elevation  of  the  host  and 
uf  the  chalice.  As  often  as  you  pass  by  the  Blessed  Sanarnent 
nt  a  ke  u  ^tn  it  fleet  io  n. 

P.  Per  omnia  scecula  sieculorum.    S.  Amen. 
P.  Et  lie  iios  inducas  in  tentationem.    .S".  Sed  libera  nos  a  malo. 
P.  Per  omnia  siccu'.a  stcculoruni.     .S'.  Amen. 
P.  Pax  Domini  sit  semper  vobiscum.    S.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 
When  lilt  Priest  say^  Duuiiuc,  iiou  sum  diynus,  ring  tlie  bell ;  and 
after  his  Communion,  if  there  are  communicants,  prepare  the 
cloth  and  say  the  Confiteor.     After  they  have  received,  serve  the 
Priest  iL'ith  xcine  and  it.  ate r.  for  the  ablutions.     Then  remove  the 
book  to  the  otht'r  side  of  thf  Altar,  takf  auux^  ^'''      />'/•    ......  //.^ 

Ctnnininiiainls.  mid  return  Ik  your  phi<  f. 

P.  Dominus  vobiscum.    5".  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo . 

P.  Per  omnia  sa^cula  Sieculorum.    S.  Amen. 

P.  Dominus  vobiscum.     S.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

P.  Ite  ;  missa  est  :  or,  Benedicamus  Domino.    S.  Deo  gratias. 

f'l  .\/us.^''^  for  t/ic  dead  : 

P.  Requiescant  in  pace.    S.  Amen. 

[Atii  Bishop-,  .Vass: 

B.  Adjutorium  nostrum  in  nomine  Domini. 
S.  Qui  fecit  ccclum  et  terram. 
B.  Sit  noinen  Domini  benedictum. 
S.  Ex  hoc  nunc  et  usque  in  scEculum. 

Benedicat  vos  omnipotens  Deus,  Pater  ^  et  Filius  •}«  et  Spiri- 
tus  1^  Sanctus.    S.  Amcn.^ 

Remove  the  book  to  the  Gospel  side,  if  it  be  left  open  .■  kneel  as  you 
pass,  to  receive  the  Priest's  blessing,  answering  Amen. 

P.  Dominus  vobiscum.    S.  Et  cuyn  spiritu  tuo.  , 

P.  Initinm  (or,  Sequentia)  saucti  evangelii,  etc. 
S.  Gloria  tibi,  Domine. 

M  (he  end  say,  Deo  gratias. 


I 


THE  ORDER  OF   BLESSING  WATER. 

On  Sundays,  and  whenever  need  arises,  the  salt  and  clean  water 
being  prepared,  in  the  Church  or  in  the  Sacristy,  the  Priest,  vested 
in  surplice  and  violet  stole,  first  says  : 


o 


UR  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
J^.  Who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 

THE   EXORCISM  OF  THE  SAI.T. 


I  EXORCISE  thee,  O  creature  of  salt,  by  the  living 
God,  •^  by  the  true  God,  -I-  by  the  holy  God,  4* 
by  the  God  who  commanded  thee  to  be  cast  into  the 
water  by  EUseus  the  Prophet,  that  the  barrenness  of 
the  same  might  be  healed ;  that  thou  become  salt  for 
the  preservation  of  them  that  believe,  and  be  to  all 
who  take  thee  salvation  of  soul  and  body  ;  and  from 
the  place  wherein  thou  shalt  be  sprinkled  let  every 
delusion  and  wickedness  of  the  devil,  and  all  unclean 
spirits,  fly  and  depart  when  adjured  by  Him  who 
shall  come  to  judge  the  living  and  the  dead,  and  the 
world  by  fire. 
J^.  Amen. 

Lei  us  pray. 
V>1  f 'E  humbly  implore  Thy  boundless  clemency, 
vxA.  Almighty  and  Everlasting  God,  that  of  Thy 
bounty  Thou  wouldst  deign  to  bless  "r  and  sanc- 
tify +  this  creature  of  salt,  which  Thou  hast  given  for 
the  use  of  mankind  ;  let  it  be  unto  all  who  take  it 
health  of  mind  and  body  ;  that  whatsoever  shall  be 
touched  or  sprinkled  with  it  be  freed  from  all  man- 
log 


no         The  Order  of  Blessing  Water. 

ner  of  uucleanness,  and  from  all  assaults  of  spiritual 
wickedness.     Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 
Jv.  Aineu. 

THE  EXORCISM  OF  THE  WATER. 

I  EXORCISE  thee,  O  creature  of  water,  in  the 
name  of  God  '^  the  Father  Almighty  ;  and  in 
the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  *^  His  Son,  our  Lord;  and 
in  the  power  of  the  Holy  '^  Ghost ;  that  thou  mayest 
become  water  exorcised  for  the  chasing  away  of  all  the 
power  of  the  enemy  ;  that  thou  mayest  have  strength 
to  uproot  and  cast  out  the  enemy  himself  and  his 
apostate  angels,  by  the  power  of  the  same  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  come  to  judge  the  living  and 
the  dead,  and  the  world  by  fire. 
J^.  Amen. 

Lei  7iS  pray. 

/^  GOD,  who  for  the  salvation  of  mankind  hast 
^^  founded  one  of  Thy  greatest  Sacraments  in  the 
element  of  water,  graciously  give  ear  when  we  call 
upon  Thee,  and  pour  upon  this  element,  prepared  for 
divers  purifications,  the  power  of  Thy  ''  blessing  ;  let 
Thy  creature  serving  in  Thy  Mysteries,  by  Divine  grace 
be  effectual  for  casting  out  devils  and  for  dri\-ing  away 
diseases,  that  on  whatsoever  in  the  houses  or  places  of 
the  faithful  this  water  shall  be  sprinkled,  it  may  be 
freed  from  all  uucleanness,  and  delivered  from  hurt. 
Let  not  the  blast  of  pestilence  nor  disease  remain 
there  ;  let  every  enemy  that  lietli  in  wait  depart ;  and 
if  there  be  aught  which  hath  ill-will  to  the  safety  and 
quietness  of  the  inhabitants,    let  it  flee  away  at  the 


Thb  Order  of  Blessing  Water.  hi 

sprinkling  of  this  water,   that  they,  being  healed  by 
the  invocation   of  Thy  holy  name,   may  be  defended 
from  all  that  rise   up  against  them.      Through    our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 
R.  Amen. 

The  Priest  thrice  mingles  salt  with  zvater  in  the  form  of  a  Cross, 

saving-  once  : 

"T    lET  this  become  a  mixture  of  salt  and  water,  in 
r-" — ^    the   name  of  the  Father,   "^and  of  the  Son,    + 
and  of  the  Holy    *!•  Ghost. 
R.  Amen. 

y.  The  Lord  be  with  5^ou. 
/^.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Lei  us  pray. 

OGOD,  Author  of  invincible  might,  King  of  un- 
conquerable dominion,  and  ever  a  Conqueror  who 
doest  wonders,  who  puttest  down  the  strength  of  all 
that  rise  up  against  Thee  ;  who  overcomest  the  rage  of 
the  adversary ;  who  by  Thy  power  dost  cast  down  his 
wickedness ;  we,  O  Lord,  with  fear  and  trembling 
humbly  entreat  and  implore  Thee  to  mercifully  look 
upon  this  creature  of  salt  and  water,  to  graciously  illu- 
mine and  sanctify  it  with  the  dew  of  Thy  favor ;  that 
wheresoever  it  shall  be  sprinkled,  by  the  invocation  of 
Thy  holy  name  all  troubling  of  unclean  spirits  may  be 
cast  out,  and  the  dread  of  the  poisonous  serpent  be 
chased  far  away  ;  and  let  the  presence  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  vouchsafe  to  be  with  us,  who  ask  Thy  mercy  in 
every  place.  Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 
R.  Amen. 


THE  ASPERGES. 


The  Asperges,  or  spriukling  with  Holy  Water,  is  performed  every 
Sunday,  immediately  before  High  Mass,  except  when  the  Bishop 
celebrates  pontifically. 

The  Priest  uho  is  about  to  celebrate  High  Mass  first  blesses  the  holy 
water  according  to  the  preceding  Form,  and  then  enters  the  Sanc- 
tuary vested  in  his  alb  and  stole  (and  sometimes  in  a  cope  also), 
accompanied  by  an  Acolyte  bearing  the  vessel  of  holy  water  {at 
Solemn  Mass  he  is  accompanied  also  by  the  Deacon  and  Subdea- 
con).  Arriving  at  thefootofthe  Altar,  theP>iest,  while  intoning 
the  following  Anthem,  sprinkles  the  Altar  three  times  ;  then  him- 
self, and  afterwards  his  assistants.  Then  going  down  into  the 
Church,  he  sprinkles  the  congregation. 

"TJt  SPERGES  me,   Do-    ^^  HOU    slialt    sprinkle 

oJ'-^    mine,   hyssopo,  et    ^^     me,    O   Lord,    ^^^th 


mundabor :  lavabis  me,  et 
super  nivem  dealbabor. 


Ps.  Miserere  mei,  Deiis 
secundum  magnam  mise 
ricordiam  luam. 

V.  Gloria  Patri,  etc. 

Ajit.  Asperges  me,  etc. 


hyssop,  aud  I  shall  be 
cleaused :  Thou  shalt  wash 
me,  and  I  shall  be  made 
whiter  than  snow. 

Ps.  Have  mercy  on  me, 
O  God,  according  to  Thy 
great  mercy. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther, etc. 

Aut.  Thou  shalt  sprinkle 
me,  etc. 

//,/  thr  r.iol  ,>l  the  ./// 


r^STENDE  nobis,  Do- 
^-^  mine,  misericordiam 
tuam. 

R.  Et  salutare  tuum  da 
nobis. 

K  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 


Qj  HOW  us  Thy  mercy, 
>^     O  Lord. 


R.  And  grant  us  Thy 
salvation. 

/ '.  O  Lord,  hear  nn- 
prayer. 


Thb  Asperges. 


113 


R.  Bt  clamor  meus   ad 
te  veuiat. 

V.  Domiuus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

Let  us 

^I^XAUDI  nos,  Domine 
^^  sancte,  Pater  omni- 
potens,  aeterne  Deus ;  et 
mittere  digueris  sauctum 
Angelum  tuumi  de  coelis, 
qui  custodiat,  foveat,  pro- 
tegat,  \dsitet,  atque  de- 
fen  dat  omnes  habitautes 
in  hoc  habitaculo.  Per 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum.    Amen. 


jR.  And  let  ni}-  cr}-  come 
unto  Thee. 

]\  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

pray. 

"X^  EAR  us,  O  Holy 
r-*-G  Lord,  Father  Al- 
mighty, Everlasting  God  ; 
and  vouchsafe  to  send  Thy 
holy  Angel  from  Heaven, 
to  guard,  cherish,  protect, 
visit,  and  defend  all  those 
that  are  assembled  to- 
gether in  this  house. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


From  Easter  to  IVhit Sunday  inclusively,  instead  of  the  foregoing 
Autheiu,  the  following  is  sung,  and  Alleluia  is  added  to  the  V. 
(Ostende  nobis),  and  also  to  its  R.  (Et  sahitarel. 


"ITT^  IDI  aquam  egredien- 
^  tem  de  templo  a 
latere  dextro.  Alleluia  ;  et 
omnes  ad  quos  pervenit 
aqua  ista  salvi  facti  sunt, 
et  dicent,  Alleluia,  alle- 
luia. 

Confitemini  Domino, 
quoniam  bonus  :  qvioniam 
in  sseculum  misericordia 
ejus.     Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


XSAW  water  flowing 
from  the  right  side  of 
the  temple.  Alleluia ;  and 
all  unto  whom  that  water 
came  were  saved,  and  they 
shall  say.  Alleluia,  alle- 
luia. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  for 
He  is  good  ;  for  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever.  Glory 
be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


The  Antiphon  Vidi  aquatn  is  repeated. 


Zhc  ©rMnar^  of  tbe  1bol\)  riDase, 


fN.B.— At  I^w  Mass  the  parts  within  brackets  are  to  be  passed 
over.] 

The  Pries/,  standing  al  Ihe  foot  of  the  Altar,  a> 
reverence,  signs  himself  uiih  inr  ,«/V"  >>/'  l^'= 
head  to  the  brtiist,  a>:  • 


* 


N  nomine  Pa-  jpKg^°gs^N   the    name 
tris,*etFilii,  |B|  Ij^l    of    the     Fa- 


et       Spintus  |^  '1^1,   ^^^'  "^  ^^^ 
Sancti.  f ^;  i^t:    ^^  ^-^^  g^j 

Amen.  and    of    the 

Holy    Ghost.     Amen. 


ning  his  hands  btfnre  h 
hrc^i'}!^  fhc  Antiphoii 

V.  Introibo     V.  I  will  go  in  unto  the 
ad  altare  Dei.  Altar  of  God. 
R.  Ad  Deum,   qui  lasti-       R.  Unto  God,  who  giveth 
ficat  juventutem  meam.         jo}'  to  my  youth. 


*  At  the  beginning  of  High  Mass,  when  the  Priest  commen- 
ces at  the  foot  of  the  Altar,  the  choir  sings  the  Kyrie  eleison,  etc. 
(sometimes  the  Tntroit  is  sung  first),  which  usuall}-  lasts  until 
the  GloHa  in  excclsis.  Those  parts  of  the  service  which  are 
sung  by  the  choir  are  also  said  in  a  low  voice  by  the  Priest, 
114 


The  Ordinary  of  the  Hoi.y  Mass. 


115 


[/«  Masses  for  the  Dead,  and  in  those  of  the  Season  from  Passion 
Sunday  till  Holy  Saturday  exclusively,  the  following  Psalm  is 
omitted .] 

Psaiiu  42. 


rVUDICA  me,  Deus,  et 
q3  discerne  causam  nieam 
de  gente  uon  sancta  :  ab 
liomiue  iniquo  et  doloso 
erue  me. 

M.  Quia  tu  es,  Deus, 
fortitude  mea,  quare  me 
repulisti  ?  et  quare  tristis 
incedo  dum  affligit  me  in- 
imicus  ? 

S.  Bmitte  lucem  tuam 
et  veritatem  tuam :  ipsa 
me  deduxerunt  et  adduxe- 
runt  in  montem  sanctum 
tuum,  etin  tabernacula  tua. 

M.  Bt  introibo  ad  altare 
Dei :  ad  Deum,  qui  laetifi- 
cat  juventutem  meam. 

6*.  Confitebor  tibi  in  ci- 
tlaara,  Deus,  Deus  mens  : 
quare  tristis  es,  anima 
mea  ?  et  quare  conturbas 
me? 

M.  Spera  in  Deo,  quo- 
niam  adhuc  confitebor  illi : 
salutare  vultus  mei,  et  Deus 
meus. 


r^  UDGE  me^  0.  God,  and 
^  distinguish  my  cause 
from  the  nation  that  is  not 
holy  :  deliver  me  from  the 
unjust  and  deceitful  man. 

R.  For  Thou,  O  God, 
art  my  strength  :  why  hast 
Thou  cast  me  off?  and 
why  go  I  sorrowful  whilst 
the  enemy  afflicteth  me  ? 

P.  Send  forth  Thy  light 
and  Thy  truth  :  they  have 
led  me  and  brought  me 
unto  Thy  holy  hill,  and 
into  Thy  tabernacles. 

R.  And  I  will  go  in  unto 
the  Altar  of  God :  unto 
God,  who  giveth  joy  to  my 
youth. 

P.  I  vAW  praise  Thee 
upon  the  harp,  O  God,  my 
God  :  why  art  thou  sad,  O 
my  soul  ?  and  why  dost 
thou  disquiet  me  ? 

R.  Hope  thou  in  God, 
for  I  will  yet  praise  Him  : 
who  is  the  salvation  of  my 
countenance,  and  my  God. 


ii6       The  Ordinary  of  the  Holy  Mass. 

S.  Gloria  Patri,  et  Filio,  P.  Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 
ct Spiritui  Saucto.  ther,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

M.  Sicut   erat  in    prin-  A\  As  it  was  in  the  be- 

cipio,  et  nunc,  et  semper,  ginning,  is   now,  and  ever 

et  in   saecula    saeculorum.  shall    be,    world    without 

Amen.  end.     Amen. 

y.  Introibo     ad     altare  K  I  will  go  in  unto  the 

Dei.  Altar  of  God. 

J^.  Ad  Deum,   qui  laeti-  P.  Unto  God,  who  giveth 

ficat  juventutem  meam.  joy  to  my  youth. 

y.  Adjutorium  nostrum  y.  Our    help   is    in  the 

in  nomine  Domini.  name  of  the  Lord. 

/^.  Qui   fecit   caelum   et  /^.  Who      hath      made 

terram.  heaven  and  earth. 

T/ien,  joining  his  hands  and  humbly  ho7ving  dorcn,  he  sav::   (hr 
Cotifiteor,  as  on  />.  j,-  .• 

S.  Confiteor  Deo  omni-  P.  I  confess  to  Almighty 

potenti,  etc.  God,  etc. 

M.  Misereatur  tui  omni-  R.  May   Almighty  God 

poteus   Deus,    et    dimissis  have  mercy  upon  thee,  and 

peccatis    tuis,    perducat  te  forgive  thee  thy  sins,  and 

ad  \4tam  seteruam.  bring  thee  unto  life  ever- 
lasting. 

S.  Amen.  P.  Amen. 

Tlie  sey-i'ti'  then  recites  the  Confiteor. 
Then  the  P)iest,  -ccith  his  hands  joined,  gives  the  Absolution,  saying: 


(T)lSEREATUR    vestri    (T)  AY    Almighty    God 

•        •     omnipotens    Deus,    •        •     have    mercv   upon 

I 


omnipotens    Deus,    '^"^^     have    mercy   upon 
et  dimissis  peccatis  vestris,    you,  and  forgive  you  your 


Thk  Ordinary  of  the  HoiyV  Mass.        117 

perducat    vos     ad     vitam  sins,   and  bring  you  unto 

aeternam.  life  everlasting. 

M.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Signing  himself  with  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  he  says  : 

INDULGENTIAM,      ►!-  (^0  ^^     ^^^     Almighty 

absolutionem,    et    re-  '    ■'^      and  merciful  Lord 

missionem peccatorum nos-  grant  us  pardon,  4*  absolu- 

trorum  tribuat  nobis  omni-  tion,  and  remission  of  our 

potens    et  misericors   Do-  sins, 
minus. 

M.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Then,  hoiving  down,  he  proceeds  : 

V.  Deus,    tu    conversus  V.  Thou  slialt  turn  again, 

vivificabis  nos.  O  God,  and  quicken  us. 

R.  Et    plebs    tua    Iseta-  R.  And  Thy  people  shall 

bitur  in  te.  rejoice  in  Thee. 

V.  Ostende    nobis,    Do-  V.  Show  us  Thy  mercy, 

mine,  misericordiam  tuam.  O  Lord. 

R.  Et  salutare  tuum  da  R.  And    grant    us    Thy 

nobis.  salvation. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora-  V.  O    Lord,     hear     my 

tionem  meam.  prayer. 

R.  Et   clamor  mens   ad  R.  And  let  my  cry  come 

te  veniat.  unto  Thee. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.  V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

The  Priest  then,  extending  and  a/te7'wards  joining  his  hands,  says  : 

Oremus.  Let  us  pray. 


ii8        The  Ordinary  of  the  Holy  Mass. 

Then,  going  up  to  ihr  lys  inaudihl) 

"  J  I'  UFER  a  nobis,  quai-  ^^'-'  AKE    away   from    us 

^^^JL,     sumus,       Domiue,  Vi/      our    iuiquities,     we 

iiiiquitates  nostras  :    ut  ad  beseech    Thee,    O    Lord  : 

San  eta     Sanctorum     puris  that  we  may  be  worthy  to 

mereamur  mentibus  intro-  enter    with     pure     minds 

ire.     Per  Christum  Domi-  into  the  Holy   of  Holies, 

num  nostrum.  Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

Amen.  Amen. 

Boivitti;  dnwn  n;ey  the  Altar,  Iw  k::^  .  

O  RAMUS  te,   Domine,  V^|'E  beseech  Thee,  O 

per     merita     Sane-  vIlA.    Lord,  by  the  merits 

torum  tuorum  quorum  re-  of  Thy  Saints  whose  relics 

liquise  hie  sunt,  et  omnium  are   here,    and  of  all    the 

Sanctorum,     ut    iudulgere  Saints,  that  Thou  wouldst 

digueris     omnia     peccata  vouchsafe    to    forgive    me 

mea.     A7?ien.  all  my  sins.     Atnen. 

^/(iij  i/ie  Aila/  n  /lere  inceiis-'J 
Then  the  Pt-iest^  signing  hUkself  vr 

The  Ixtroit, 

(tiifiyii^  n'hich  n»e  of  the  j'olloit'tng  may  he  r^nd 

BLESSED  be  the    Holy  Trinity  and  Undi\'ided 
Unity  :  we   will  give   praise   to   Him,    because 
He  hath  shown  His  mercy  unto  us. 

O  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  admirable  is  Thy  name  in  the 
whole  earth  ! 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  who  hath  created  us. 
Glory  be  to  the  Son,  who  hath  redeemed  us. 


The  Ordinary  of  the  Hoi.y  Mass.        119 

Glory  be  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  hath  sanctified  us. 
Glory  be  to  the  Holy  and  Undivided  Trinity,    one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Or  on  a  Saint's  Day  : 

The  Just  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree  ;  he  shall 
grow  up  like  a  cedar  of  Libanus  :  they  that  are  planted 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  flourish  in  the  courts 
of  the  house  of  our  God. 

It  is  good  to  give  praise  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  to  sing 
unto  Thy  name,  O  Thou  Most  High. 


K 


Til/"  Kyrie  eleison  is  then  said  : 

YRIE  eleison,  *-|— '  ORD,    have     mercy, 
M.  Kyrie  eleison,     ,  1    A   7?.  Lord,  have  mercy, 
^.  Kyrie  eleison,  P.  Lord,  have  mercy, 

M.  Christe  eleison,  jR.  Christ,  have  mercy, 

^.  Christe  eleison,  P.  Christ,  have  mercy, 

A/.  Christe  eleison,  P.  Christ,  have  mercy, 

S.  Kyrie  eleison,  P.  Lord,  have  mercy, 

M.  Kyrie  eleison,  P.  Lord,  have  mercy, 

6*.  Kyrie  eleison.  P.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

Afierwards,  standing  at  the.  middle  of  the  Altar,  extending  and 
then  joining  his  hands,  and  slightly  bowing,  he  says  {when  it  is 
to  be  said  *)  the  Gloria  in  excelsis. 

{At  High  Mass  the  choir  sings  the  Gloria,  and  the  officiating  clergy 
wait  until  its  conclusion.] 

W  LORIA  in  excelsis  W  LORY  be  to  God  on 
i^  Deo  ;  et  in  terra  pax  ^&  Wgh,  and  on  earth 
hominibus  bonse  volunta-   peace  to  men  of  good  will. 

*  The  Gloria  is  omitted  in  Masses  of  the  Season  during  I,ent 
and  Advent,  and  in  Masses  for  the  Dead. 


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The  Ordinary  of  the  Holy  Mass. 


tis.  Laudaniuste;  beuedici- 
mus  te  ;  adorauius  te  ;  glori- 
ficamus  te.  Gratias  agiums 
tibi  propter  magiiain  glori- 
am  tuani.  Doniine  Dens, 
Rex  coelestis,  Deus  pater 
omnipotens.  Domine  Fill 
unigenite,  Jesu  Christe  : 
Domine  Deus,  Agnus  Dei, 
Filius  Patris,  qui  tollis 
peccata  mundi,  miserere 
nobis  :  qui  tollis  peccata 
mundi,  suscipe  deprecati- 
onem  nostram  :  qui  sedes 
ad  dexteram  Patris,  mi- 
serere nobis.  Quoniam  tu 
solus  sanctus  :  tu  solus 
Dominus  :  tu  solus  altis- 
simus,  Jesu  Christe,  cum 
Sancto  Spiritu,  in  gloria 
Dei  Patris. 


Ameyi. 


We  praise  Thee  ;  we  bless 
Thee  ;  we  worship  Thee  ; 
we  glorify  Thee.  We  give 
Thee  thanks  for  Thy  great 
glor\-,  O  Lord  God,  hea- 
venly King,  God  the  Fa- 
ther Almighty.  O  Lord, 
the  Only-begotten  Son, 
Jesus  Christ ;  O  Lord  God, 
Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the 
Father,  who  takest  away 
the  sins  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  on  us  :  Thou  who 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the 
world,  receive  our  prayer  ; 
Thou  who  sittest  at  the 
right  hand  of  the  Father, 
have  mercy  on  us.  For 
Thou  only  art  hoh'  :  Thou 
only  art  the  Lord  :  Thou 
onh',  O  Jesus  Christ,  with 
the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most 
high  in  the  glory  of  God 
the  Father.     Amen. 


Thf  fhtrst  kissfs  thf  Altar,  and,  turni»^  to  thf  people,  says 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.  /'.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


The  Ordinary  of  the  HoIvY  Mass.        121 

Then  folloiv  the  Collect  a)id  otkei'  pmyers,  if  prescribed ;  at  the  end 
vf  the  first  and  last  of  which  the  acolyte  answers,  Amen. 

The  Collects  z/ar>'  zvith  the  seasoti.^  They  may  be  found  in  their 
proper  place  {pages  66jtoj8o).  Any  of  the  following  may  be 
used  instead: 

/^  GOD,  the  Protector  of  all  that  hope  iu  Thee, 
^^  without  whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy, 
multiply  upon  us  Thy  mercy  ;  that,  Thou  being  our 
ruler  and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through  temporal 
blessings  that  we  finally  lose  not  those  which  are  eter- 
nal.    Through  our  Ivord  Jesus  Christ,  etc.     Amen. 

*TABFEND  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  all 
r*^  dangers  both  of  soul  and  body  ;  and,  by  the  in- 
tercession of  the  glorious  and  blessed  Mary  ever  Virgin, 
Mother  of  God,  of  blessed  Joseph,  of  Thy  holy  Apos- 
tles Peter  and  Paul,  of  blessed  N.  \Jtere  insert  the 
name  of  your  Patron  Sainf],  and  of  all  Thy  Saints, 
grant  us,  in  Thy  mercy,  health  and  peace  ;  that  all 
adversities  and  errors  being  done  awa}^  Thy  Church 
may  serve  Thee  with  a  pure  and  undisturbed  de- 
votion. 

t 
'TTTLMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  by  whose  vSpir- 
(yTr-^  it  the  whole  body  of  the  Church  is  sanctified 
and  governed  :  receive  our  humble  supplications  which 
we  offer  before  Thee  for  all  degrees  and  orders  of  men 
in  Thy  hoi}'-  Church,  that,  b}^  the  assistance  of  Thy 
grace,  they  may  faithfully  serve  Thee. 


*  The  same  remark  applies  to  the  Tntroit,  Epistle,   Gradual, 
Gospel,  Offertory,  Communion,  and  Post-Communion. 


122        The  Ordinary  of  the  Hoi^y  Mass. 

/^GOD,  the  Pastor  and  Ruler  of  all  the  faithful,. 

^^^  look  down,  in  Thy  mercy,  upon  Thy  ser\'ant  N. 
[/lere  incntion  the  Pope's  name\  whom  Thou  hast 
appointed  to  preside  over  Thy  Church  ;  and  grant,  we 
beseech  Thee,  that  both  by  word  and  example  he  may 
edify  all  those  who  are  under  his  charge  ;  so  that,  with 
the  flock  entrusted  to  him,  he  may  arrive  at  length 
unto  life  everlasting.  Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
etc.     Amen. 

pyoper  place  {pages  ^^'<  (o  -v<Vi  ■    nr  tii-:  Joli'rj.u'S  ^'^y  ^^  "^'^'^ 
instead  : 

{Philip,  iv.  4-g.) 

|ijEjOICE  in  the  Lord  always  :  again  I  say,  re- 
'"^^  joice.  Let  your  moderation  be  known  to  all 
men  :  the  Lord  is  nigh.  Be  anxious  about  nothing  : 
but  in  everything  by  prayer  and  supplication  with 
thanksgi\nng  let  your  petitions  be  made  known  to  God. 
And  may  the  peace  of  God,  which  surpasseth  all  un- 
derstanding, guard  your  hearts  and  minds  in  Christ 
Jesus.  As  to  the  rest,  brethren,  whatever  things  are 
true,*  whatever  modest,  whatever  just,  whatever  holy, 
whatever  amiable,  whatever  of  good  report,  if  there  be 
any  ^^rtue,  if  any  praise  of  discipline,  think  on  these 
things.  The  things  which  ye  have  both  learned  and 
received,  and  heard  and  seen  in  me,  these  do  ye ;  and 
the  Ciod  of  peace  sliall  be  with  you. 

A/Ur  the  Episdt  is  said : 

R.  Deo  giatias.  R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


The  Ordinary  o^  The  Hoi^y  Mass.        123 

Then  i/ie  Gradual,  Tract.  Allehua,  'jk  Sequence,  according  io  (he 


For  the  Graduai,.* 

Bp  Thou  unto  me  a  God,  a  Protector,  and  a  House 
of  Refuge  to  save  me.  In  Thee,  O  God,  have 
I  hoped  ;  O  Ivord,  let  me  never  be  confounded. 

Deal  not  with  us,  O  Ivord,  according  to  our  sins 
which  we  have  committed,  nor  punish  us  according  to 
our  iniquities. 

V.  Help  us,  O  God  our  Saviour ;  and  for  the  glory 
of  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  deliver  us,  and  forgive  us  our 
sins  for  Thy  name's  sake. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me :  I  will  teach 
you  the  fear  of  the  Lord.  Come  ye  to  Him,  and  be 
enlightened  ;  and  your  faces  shall  not  be  confounded. 
Alleluia,  alleluia.  O  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  nations  ; 
shout  unto  God  with  the  voice  of  joy.     Alleluia. 

Before  the  Gospel  the  Priest  bows  down  before  the  middle  of  the 

Altar,  and  says  : 

rr)UNDA     cor     meum  /^LBANSE    my    heart 

>-^^    ac  labia  mea,  om-  ^^     and  my  lips,  O  Al- 

nipotens    Deus,  qui    labia  mighty    God,    who    didst 

Isaiae     prophetoe     calculo  cleanse  the  lips  of  the  Pro- 

mundasti  ignito  :    ita    me  phet   Isaias  with  a   burn- 

tua  grata  miseratione  dig-  ing  coal  ;   and  vouchsafe, 

nare  mundare,  ut  sanctum  through       Thy      gracious 

Evangelium    tuum    digne  mercy,    so    to    purify    me 


*  The  choir  sings  the  Gradual  while  the  book  is  moved  to  the 
Gospel  side,  and  the  Priest  says  the  prayer  Munda  cor  meum, 
"  Cleanse  my  heart,"  etc. 


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The  Ordinary  of  the  Holy  Mass. 


valeam      uuntiare.         Per  that  I  may   worthily  pro- 

Christum    Dominum    nos-  claim    Thy    holy    Gospel, 

trum.  Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

Amen.  Amefi. 

Jube     Domiue     benedi-  Lord,    grant  Thy   bless- 

cere.  ing. 


X) 


^OMINUvS  sit  in  cor-  >^HE  Lord  be  in  my 
de  meo  et  in  labiis  ^^  heart  and  on  my 
meis,  ut  digue  et  conipe-  lips,  that  I  may  worthily 
tenter  aununtiem  Evauge-  and  fittingly  proclaim  His 
Hum  suum.     Avie?i.  holy  Gospel.     A?neu. 

rh,->i ,  giving  In  (he  Gospel  side,  he  sa\s  : 


V.  Dominus  vobiscum.- 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 
V.    Sequentia         sancti 
Evangelii   secundum   N. 


R. 
ne. 


Gloria     tibi,     Domi- 


V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

V.  The  continuation  of 
the  holy  Gospel  according 
to  N. 

R.  Glory  be  to  Thee,  O 
Lord. 


Then  is  read 


The  Gospel  (pp.  665  to  7S6). 

l-'or  the  Gospel  ynay  be  read  : 

{Luke  xii.  33-40.) 

*T  1  ET  your  loins  be  girded  round,  and  lamps  bum- 
«-' — ^  ing  in  your  hands.  And  be  ye  like  men  waiting 
for  their  lord,  when  he  shall  return  from  the  wedding  ; 
that  when  he  cometli,  and  knocketh,  they  may  open 
to  him  immediately.  Happy  are  those  servants  whom 
the  Lord,  when  He  cometh,  shall  find  watching.    Truly 


Thk  Ordinary  of  the  Hotv  Mass.        125 

-^I  say  to  you,  that  He  will  gird  Himself,  and  make 
them  recline  at  table,  and  will  come  and  serve  them. 
And  if  He  shall  come  in  the  second  watch,  or  shall 
come  in  the  third  watch,  and  so  find,  happy  are  those 
servants.  But  know  this,  that  if  the  master  of  the 
house  did  know  at  what  hour  the  thief  would  come, 
he  would  surely  watch,  and  would  not  suffer  his  house 
to  be  broken  open.  Be  3'e  then  also  ready  ;  for  at  what 
hour  ye  think  not,  the  Son  of  Man  will  come. 

After  the  Gosi>el  is  said  : 

R.  lyaus  tibi,  Christe.  R.    Praise  be  to  thee,    O 

Christ. 

The  Plies/  says  inaudibly  : 

*T3^ER  Bvangelica  dicta  *Tt>  Y  the  words  of  the 
«"^  deleantur  nostra  de-  <-*-^  Gospel  may  our 
licta.  sins  be  blotted  out. 

[At  Solemn  Mass,  after  the  Epistle  issKug,  the  Deacon  places  the 
Gospel-book  on  the  table  of  the  Altar,  and  the  Celebrant  blesses  the 
incense.  The  Deacon  then,  kneeling  before  the  Altar  ivith  his 
hands  joined,  says  the  Munda  cor  meiim,  as  above.  He  then 
takes  the  book  from  the  Altar,  and,  kneeling,  asks  the  Celebrant's 
blessing,  saying . 

Jube  Domne  benedicere.        Pray,  sir,  a  blessing. 

To  which  the  Celebrant  replies  in  the  words  of  the  prayer  Dominus 

sit  in  corde,  etc.,  above,  only  using  the  second  person  instead  of 

the  first,  and  blessing  with  the  sign  of  the  Cross. 
The  Deacon  then  proceeds,  with  attendants  bearing  incense  and  lights, 

to  the  Gospel  side  of  the  Sanctuary,  and,  standing  with  hands 

joined,  sings 

Dominus  vobiscum,  etc.        The  Lord  be  with  you, 
etc. 


126       The  Ordinary  of  the  Holy  Mass. 

When  he  sings  Sequentia,  etc.,  he  makes  the  sign  of  the  Cross  upon 
the  book  and  upon  himself;  and  thereupon  incenses  the  book 
thrice. 

After  the  Gospel  the  Subdeacon  takes  the  book  tothe  Celebrant,  who 

kisses  it,  and  is  then  incensed  br  ■"•"  '">""='?    1 


[Here  the  Sermon  is  usually  preached  *] 

Then,  at  the  middle  of  the  Altar,  extending,  elevating,  and  joining 
his  hands,  the  Priest  says  the  Sicene  Creed  (7vhen  it  is  to  be  said\, 
keeping  his  hands  joined.  At  the  words^  and  was  incarnate,  he 
kneels  down,  and  continues  kneeling  to  tlie  words,  was  made 

MAN. 

/^REDO  in   uimm  De-  ^  BELIEVE  in  one  God, 

^^  um,  Patrem  omuipo-  -^  the  Father  Almighty, 
tentem,  Factorem  coeli  et  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth, 
terrae,  visibilium  omnium  and  of  all  things  visible 
etin\asibilium.  Etinunum  and  in\'isible.  And  in  one 
Dominum  Jesum  Chris-  Lordjesus  Christ,  the  Only- 
turn,  Filium  Dei  unigeni-  begotten  Son  of  God,  born 
tum,  et  ex  Patre  natum  of  the  Father  before  all 
ante  omnia  saecula,  Deum  ages.  God  of  God  ;  Light 
de  Deo ;     Lumen   de   Lu-  of   Light ;    very    God    of 


*  P>ayer  hefnre  the  Sermon . 

I  will  hear  what  the  Lord  will  say  unto  me. 

0  Jesu.s,  light  of  the  world,  enlighten  my  understanding,  that  I 
may  understand  Thy  word ;  and  cleanse  ray  heart,  that  it  may 
bring  forth  the  fruits  of  Thy  holy  teaching. 

After  the  Sermon. 

1  give  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord  God,  that  Thou  hast  been  pleased 
to  refresh  ray  soul  by  Thy  word.  Direct  my  steps  according  to 
Thy  commandments. 


The  Ordinary  of  thu  Holy  Mass.        127 

mine ;  Deum  verum  de  very  God ;  begotten,  not 
Deo  vero ;  genitum  non  made ;  being  of  one  sub- 
factum ;  consubstantialem  stance  with  the  Father,  by 
Patri,  per  quem  omnia  whom  all  things  were 
facta  sunt.  Qui  propter  uos  made.  Who  for  us  men, 
homines,  et  propter  nos-  and  for  our  salvation, 
tram  salutem,  descendit  came  down  from  heaven, 
de  ccelis,  et  incarnatus  est  and  was  incarnate  by 
de  Spiritu  Sancto,  ex  Maria  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the 
Virgine  :  ET  homo  f actus  Virgin  Mary  :  and  was 
EST.  {^Hic  genuflectitur.'\  made  Man.  {^Here  all 
Crucifixus  etiam  pro  no-  kneel  down. '\  He  was  cru- 
bis :  sub  Pontio  Pilato  pas-  cified  also  for  us,  suffered 
sus  et  sepultus  est.  Et  under  Pontius  Pilate,  and 
resurrexit  tertia  die  secun-  was  buried.  The  third  day 
dum  Scripturas  ;  et  ascen-  He  rose  again  according 
dit  in  coelum,  sedet  ad  to  the  Scriptures ;  and  as- 
dexteram  Patris  :  et  iterum  cended  into  Heaven,  and 
venturus  est  cum  gloria  sitteth  at  the  right  hand 
judicare  vivos  et  mortu-  of  the  Father :  and  He 
OS :  cujus  regni  non  erit  shall  come  again  with 
finis.  glory  to   judge    both  the 

living  and  the  dead  :    of 
whose  kingdom  there  shall 
be  no  end. 
Et  in  Spiritimi  Sanctum,       And    I    believe    in    the 
Dominum  et  vivificantem.    Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and 
qui  ex  Patre  Filioque  pro-    Giver    of    Life,    who  pro- 
cedit :    qui  cum    Patre  et   ceedeth   from  the    Father 
Filio    simul     adoratur    et   and  the  Son  :  who  together 
conglorificatur ;   qui    locu-   with   the   Father    and  the 
tus  est  per  prophetas.     Et    Son     is    worshipped     and 
unam  sanctam  Catholicam    glorified ;    who   spoke    by 


128       The  Ordinary  of  the  Hoi^y  Mass. 

et  Apostolicam  Ecclesiam.  the   Prophets.      And   One 

Confiteor   unum   baptisma  Holy   Catholic  and   Apos- 

in    remissionem    peccato-  tolic    Church.      I    confess 

rum.      Et    expecto    resur-  one  Baptism  for  the  remis- 

rectionem    mortuonmi,    et  sion  of  sins.     And  I  look 

vitara  venturi  saeculi.  for  the  Resurrection  of  the 
dead,  and  the  life  of  the 

Amen.  world  to  come.     Amen. 


[At  High  A/ass  the  choir  sings  the  Credo,  and  the  clergy  sit  dozvn 
until  its  conclusion.] 

Then  the  Celebrant  kisses  the  Altar,  and,  turning  to  the  people,  says  . 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.  V.  The  Lord  be  wnth  you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit 


The  Offertory.* 

^r\  HE  Angel  of  the  Lord  shall  encamp  round  about 
^-^  them  that  fear  Him,  and  shall  deliver  them  ;  O 
taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  sweet. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits :  and  thy  youth  shall  be  renewed  like  the 
eagle's. 

I  will  extol  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thou  hast  lifted  me 
up  :  and  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice  over  me  :  O 
Lord,  my  God,  I  have  cried  unto  Thee  :  and  Thou  hast 
healed  me. 


*  The  choir  sings  the  Offertory,  or  some  suitable  Anthem  or 
Hymn. 


The  Ordinary  of  the  Hoi.y  Mass. 


129 


jS' 


This  being  finished,  the  Priest  takes  the  paten  with  the  Host  [if  it  is 
Solemn  Mass,  the  Deacon  hands  the  Priest  the  paten  with  the 
Host],  and,  offering  it  up,  says  : 

USCIPE,  sancte  Pater, 
omnipotens,  aeterne 
Deus,  hanc  immaculatam 
Hostiam,  quam  ego  indig- 
nus  famulus  tuus  offero 
tibi  Deo  meo  vivo  et  vero, 
pro  innumerabilibus  pec- 
catis,  et  ofFensionibus, 
et    negligentiis    meis,    et 


VrCCEPT,  O  Holy  Fa- 
rv^X  ther,  Almighty, 
Everlasting  God,  this 
stainless  Host,  which  I, 
Thine  unworthy  servant, 
offer  unto  Thee,  my  God, 
living  and  true,  for  mine 
innumerable  sins,  offences, 
and  negligences,  and  for 
pro  omnibus  circumstanti-  all  here  present ;  as  also  for 
bus ;  sed  et  pro  omnibus  all  faithful  Christians,  both 
fidelibus  Christianis,  vivis  living  and  dead,  that  it 
atque  defunctis ;  ut  mihi  may  be  profitable  for  my 
et  illis  proficiat  ad  salutem  own  and  for  their  salvation 
in  vitam  setemam.    Amen,    unto  life  eternal.     Amen. 


Then,  making  the  sign  0/  the  Cross  with  the  paten,  he  places  the 
Host  upon  the  corporal.  The  Priest  pours  wine  and  water  into 
the  chalice,  blessing  the  water  before  it  is  mixed,  saying  .• 


'Y^HUS,  4*  qui  humanse 
r*— ^  substantiae  digni- 
tatem mirabiliter  condi- 
disti,  et  mirabilius  refor- 
masti :  da  nobis  per  hujus 
aquae  et  vini  mysterium, 
ejus  divinitatis  esse  con- 
sortes,  qui  humanitatis  nos- 
trae  fieri  dignatus  est  par- 
ticeps,  Jesus  Christus,  Fi- 
lius  tuus,  Dominus  noster  ; 


o 


GOD,  •^  who  hast 
wonderfully  framed 
man's  exalted  nature,  and 
still  more  wonderfully  re- 
stored it :  grant  us,  by  the 
mystic  signification  of  this 
commingling  of  water  and 
wine,  to  become  partakers 
of  His  Godhead  who 
vouchsafed  to  become  par- 
taker   of    our    manhood, 


130       The  Ordinary  of  the  Hoi,y  Mass. 

qui  tecum  vivit  et  reguat  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our 

in   unitate  Spiritus  Sancti  Lord ;      who     liveth     and 

Deus,    per    omnia  saecula  reigneth  with  Thee  in  the 

saeculorum.     Ajhcu.  unity  of,  etc.     Amen. 


If'  it        u    Si'lrhit!  A/ass, //le  Deacon  niim'sters  U^e  -wine,  the  Sub- 
tjUacon  Ihf  water.] 

Coffering  up  the  Chalice,  he  says 

/^  FFERIMUS  tibi.  Do-  TTft  E  offer  unto  Thee, 

^^     mine,  calicem  salu-  ^J^>^    Q  Lord,  the  chalice 

tans,     tuam     deprecantes  of    salvation,     beseeching 

clecnentiam,    ut    in     con-  Thy  clemency  that,  in  the 

spectu    divinae    Majestatis  sight   of  Thy   diWne    Ma- 

tuae,   pro   nostra   et   totius  jesty,  it  may  ascend  with 

mundi   salute   cum    odore  the  odor  of  sweetness,  for 

suavitatis  ascendat.  our  salvation,  and  for  that 

Amen.  of  the  whole  world.  Amen. 


Then  making  tlu  sign  of  the  Cross  ivilh  the  chalice,  and  pliu  m^  tc 
on  the  corporal,  he  covers  it  with  the  pall. 

At  Solemn  Mass  the  Subdeacon  here  receives  the  paten,  and,  7i'rap- 
ping  it  up  in  the  veil  with  7i'hich  his  shoulders  ^re  covered,  ht 
goes  and  stands  behind  the  Celebrant  until  towards  thi  end  0/ 
the  Pater  N'oster.] 

Bnu'ing  do7i:n,  the  Priest  says  : 

IN    spiritu    humilitatis,  'T' N  a  humble  spirit  and 

et  in  animo  contrito,  «^     a  contrite  heart  may 

suscipianmr  a  te,  Doniine,  we  be  received  by  Thee,  O 

et  sic  fiat  sacrificium  nos-  Lord  ;    and    let    our    Sac- 

trum     in      conspectu     tuo  rifice   be  so  made  in  Thy 

hodie,  ut  placeat  tibi,  Do-  sight  this  day  that  it  may 

mine  Deus.  please  Thee,  O  Lord  God. 


V 


The  Ordinary  oK'  the  Hoi,y  Mass.        131 

Raising  his  eyes  and  stretching  out  his  Hands,  he  say.^  • 

ENI,       sanctificator,  /^  OME,    O     vSanctifier, 

omuipotens,  aeteme  ^^      Almighty,     Eternal 

Deus,    et    bene"^  die    hoc  God,  and  bless  "^  this  Sac- 

sacrificium,      tuo      sancto  rifice  set  forth  to  Thy  holy 

nomini  praeparatum.  name. 

fAt  Sdlemn  Mass  the  Celebrant  blesses  the  incense  : 


'T^  ER      intercession  em  'Yj!>  Y  the  intercession  of 

*^—       beati         Michaelis  <■*—'     blessed  Michael  the 

Archangeli,  stantis  a  dex-  Archangel,  standing  at  the 

tris  altaris  incensi,  et  om-  right  hand  of  the  Altar  of 

ninm    electorum    suorum.  Incense,    and    of   all    His 

incensum    istud    dignetur  elect,  may  the  Lord  vouch- 

Dominus  benedicere,  et  in  safe  to  bless  this  incense, 

odorem  suavitatis  accipere.  and  receive  it  as  an  odor  of 

Per    Christum    Dominum  sweetness.      Through,  etc. 

nostrum.     Amen.  Amen. 

He  incenses  the  bread  and  wine,  saying  ; 

XNCENSUM  istud  a  te  (T)AY      this      incense 

benedictum  ascendat  ^'-^     which    Thou   hast 

ad  te,  Domine,  et  descen-  blessed,  O  Lord,  ascend  to 

dat  super  nos  misericordia  Thee,  and  may  Thy  mercy 

tua.  descend  upon  us. 

Then  he  incenses  the  altar,  saying  : 

"T^IRIGATUR,  Domine,  "T"^.  ET    my     prayer,    O 

'^^-'^     oratio  mea  sicut  in-  '"^  Lord,    be    directed 

censum  in  conspectu  tuo  :  as   incense   in  Thy  sight : 


132        The  Ordinary  of  the  Hoi,y  Mass. 


elevatio  manuum  mea- 
ruiii  sacrificium  vesperti- 
nmn. 

Pone,  Doinine,  custo- 
diam  ori  lueo,  et  ostium 
circumstantiae  labiis  meis, 

Ut  nou  decliuet  cor 
meum  in  verba  malitioe, 
ad  excusaudas  excusatioues 
iu  peccatis. 


and  the  lifting  up  of  my 
hands  as  the  evening  sacri- 
fice. 

Set  a  watch,  O  Lord,  be- 
fore my  mouth,  and  a  door 
round  about  my  lips. 

That  my  heart  may  not 
incline  to  e^^l  words,  to 
make  excuses  in  sins. 


Giving  the  censer  to  the  Deacon,  he  says : 


ax 


Vt'CCENDAT  in  nobis 
cJr-^    Dominusignemsui 
amoris,  et  flammam  aeter-    fire 
uoe  caritatis. 
Amen. 


AY  the  Lord  en- 
kindle iu    us    the 

of  His  love,  and 
the  flame  of  everlasing 
charity.     Amen. 


Here  the  Celebrant  is  tnam^ed  by  the  Deacon^  who  next  uicenses~\ 
the  clergy  present  in  choir  and  the  other  Ministers  at  the  A I  tar.  A 


The  Priest,  with  his  hands  joined,  goes  to  the  Epistle  side  of  the 
Altar,  7ihcre  fie  -uashes  his  fingers  while  lie  recites  the  follo7ving 
verses  of  Ps.  25  : 


'T-'  AVABO  inter  inno- 
A — *  centes  manus  meas: 
et  circumdabo  altare  tuum, 
Domine. 

Ut  audiani  voceni  laudis  : 
et  enarrem  universa  mira- 
bilia  tua. 

Domiue,  (Hlexi .  decorem 


I  WILL  wash  my  hands 
among  the  innocent  ; 
and  I  will  compass  Thine 
altar,  O  Lord. 

That    I    may    hear   the 
voice  of  praise,  and  tell  of 
all  Thy  wondrous  w^orks. 
O  Lord,  I  have  loved  the 


The  Ordinary  of  the  HoIvY  Mass.        133 

domus  tuae,  et  locum  habi-  beauty  of  Thy  house,  and 

tationis  gloriae  tuae.  the  place  where  Thy  glory 
dwelleth. 

Ne  perdas  cum  impiis,  Take  not  away  my  soul, 

Deus,  animam   meam  ;   et  O  God,   with  the  wicked, 

cum  viris  sanguinum    vi-  nor  my  life  with  men  of 

tam  meam.  blood. 

In  quorum  manibus  ini-  In  whose  hands  are  ini- 

quitates  sunt  :  dextera  eo-  quities  :    their  right  hand 

rum  repleta  est  muneribus.  is  filled  with  gifts. 

Ego  autem  in  innocen-  But   as   for    me,  I  have 

tia    mea    ingressus    sum  :  walked  in  my  innocence  : 

redime   me     et     miserere  redeem  me,  and  be  merciful 

mei.  unto  me. 

Pes  meus   stetit    in    di-  My   foot  hath  stood  in 

recto  :  in  ecclesiis  benedi-  the     right    way  :     in    the 

cam  te,  Domine.  churches  I  will  bless  Thee, 

.  O  Lord. 

*  Gloria  Patri,  etc.  ^  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 

Returning,  and  bowing  before  the  middle  of  the  Altar,  with  joined 
hands,  he  says  : 

pf  USCIPE,  sancta  Trini-  ^T^  ECEIVE,     O     Holy 

■^■^    tas,  banc  oblationem  «-■— l^    Trinity,  this  Obla- 

quam  tibi  offerimus  ob  me-  tion,  which  we  offer  unto 

moriam   Passionis,    Resur-  Thee,    in   memory   of  the 

rectionis,     et     Ascensionis  Passion,  Resurrection,  and 

Jesu   Christi   Domini  nos-  Ascension     of    our     Lord 

tri  :  et  in  honorem  beatae  Jesus  Christ,  and  in  honor 


*  In   Masses  for  the  Dead,  and  in   Passion-time,  the  Gloria  is 
omitted. 


134       The  Ordinary  of  the  Hoi,y  Mass. 


Mariae  semper  Virginis,  et 
beati  Joanuis  Baptistae,  et 
sauctoruin  Apostoloruui 
Petri  et  Pauli,  et  istoruni 
et  omniuui  Sauctoruin  :  ut 
illis  proficiat  ad  honorem, 
nobis  autem  ad  salutem  : 
et  illi  pro  nobis  interce- 
dere  dignentur  in  ccelis, 
quorum  memoriam  agi- 
mus  in  terris.  Per  eum- 
dem  Christum  Dominum 
nostrum.     Amen. 


of  blessed  Mar}-  ever  Vir- 
gin, of  blessed  John  the 
Baptist,  of  the  holy  Apos- 
tles Peter  and  Paul,  of 
these  and  of  all  Thy 
Saints  :  that  it  may  be  to 
their  honor  and  to  our  sal- 
vation :  and  may  they 
vouchsafe  to  intercede  for 
us  in  heaven,  whose  me- 
mory we  celebrate  on 
earth.  Through  the  same 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


Then  he  kisses  the  Altar,  and  having  tuyiied  himself  towards  the 
people,  extending  atid  joining  his  hands,  he  raises  his  voice  a 
little,  and  savs :  * 


/~\  RATE,  fratres,  ut  me-   "T^  RAY, 
^-^      um  ac  vestrum  sac-  ^-'—       that 


my    brethren, 
my     sacrifice 

rificium  acceptabile  fiat  and  yours  may  be  accept- 
apud  Deum  Patrem  omni-  able  to  God  the  Father 
potentem.  Almighty. 


77i. 


Suscipiat   Dominus  sac-  May    the    Lord    receive 

rificium   de  manibus  tuis,  the     Sacrifice     from     thy 

ad  laudem  et  gloriam  no-  hands,   to  the   praise  and 

minis    sui,    ad    utilitatem  glory  of  His  name,  to  our 

quoque  nostram,  totiusque  benefit,  and  to  that  of  all 

Ecclesiae  suae  sanctae.  His  holy  Church. 


T/w  Pritst  ans2vers  in  a  low  voice.  Amen. 


The  Ordinary  of  the  HoIvY  Mass.        135 

Then,  ivith  outstretched  hands,  he  recites  Thk  Secret  Prayers. 

At  the  Secreta. 

/XJBRCIFULLY  hear  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  and 
^^  graciously  accept  this  oblation  which  we  Thy 
servants  make  unto  Thee  ;  and  as  we  offer  it  to  the 
honor  of  Thy  name,  so  may  it  be  to  us  a  means  of  ob- 
taining Thy  grace  here,  and  life  everlasting  hereafter. 
Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc.     Amen. 

On  a  Saint's  day. 

Qf  ANCTIFY,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  these  gifts 
i^~-^  which  we  offer  Thee  in  this  solemnity  of  Thy 
holy  servant  N.,  and  so  strengthen  us  by  Thy  grace 
that  both  in  prosperity  and  adversity  our  ways  may  be 
ever  directed  to  Thine  honor.  Through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  etc. 

Which  being  finished,  he  says  in  an  audible  voice  : 

"X^  ER  omnia  saecula  sae-  V/i  ■'  ORLD  without  end. 

*"*—       culorum.  VxA, 

7?.  Amen.  J?.  Amen. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.  F.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

y?.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  J^.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

//ere  he  uplt/ts  his  hands  • 

V.  Sursum  corda.  F.  Lift  up  your  hearts. 

J?.  Habemus  ad   Domi-       /^.  We  lift  them  up  unto 
num.  the  Lord. 


136       The  Ordinary  of  the  Holy  Mass. 

He  joins  his  hands  before  his  breast  and  bows  his  head  while  he 

says  • 

V.  Gratias   agamus   Do-  W  Let  us   give  thanks 

miuo  Deo  nostro.  unto  the  Lord  our  God. 

R.  Diguum    et    justum  R.  It     is    worthy     and 

est.  just. 

Iir  Incn  ui^/uiii.y  /ti.^  unruly  afia  Kcepi,  tlicm  in   this  pumice   until  tfw 

md  of  the  Preface,  after  which  he  again  joins  them,  and,  bowing, 
says,  Sanctus,  etc.*  When  he  says  Benedictus,  etc.,  he  signs 
himself  with  the  Cros^. 

The  folloTiiing  Preface  is  said  on  every  Sunday  in  the  year  that  has 

u.n  special  preface  of  its  mvn. 

VERB  dignum  et  jus-  'y'T  is  truly  worthy  and 

turn  est,  aequum  et  ^-.    just,    right    aud  pro- 

salutare,  uos  tibi  semper  et  Stable  unto  salvation,  that 

ubique   gratias   agere,  Do-  we  should  at  all  times  and 

mine   sancte,   Pater  omni-  in  all  places   give   thanks 

potens,  aeteme  Deus.     Qui  unto  Thee,   O  holy  Lord, 

cum  uuigenito  Filio  tuo  et  Father  Almighty,  Eternal 

Spiritu    Sancto    unus    es  God.      Who,    with   Thine 

Deus,  unus   es   Dominus  :  Only-begotten  Son  and  the 

non  in  unius  singularitate  Holy  Ghost,  art  one  God, 

Personae,  sedinuniusTrini-  one  Lord  :  not  in  the  sin- 

tate    substantias.         Quod  gleness   of  one  only  Per- 

enim   de  tua  gloria,  reve-  son,  but  in  the  Trinity  of 

lante  te,  credimus,  hoc   de  one  Substance.     For  what 

Filio  tuo,  hoc   de  Spiritu  we  believe  of  Thy  glory,  as 


*  At  High  Mass  the  choir  sings  the  Sanctus  (while  the  Priest  is 
proceeding  with  the  Canon)  as  far  as  the  first  Hosanna  in  excelsis 
before  the  elevation ;  and  after  the  elevation,  Benedictus  qui 
venit,  etc. 


The  Ordinary  of  the  Hoi.y  Mass. 


137 


Sancto,  sine  differentia  dis- 
cretionis  sentimus,  Ut  in 
confessione  verse  sempiter- 
naeque  Deitatis,  et  in  Per- 
sonis  proprietas,  et  in  essen- 
tia unitas,  et  in  Maj  estate 
adoretur  sequalitas.  Quern 
laudant  angeli  atque  arch- 
angeli,  cherubim  quoque 
ac  seraphim,  qui  non  ces- 
sant  clamare  quotidie,  una 
voce  dicentes ; 


Thou  hast  revealed  it,  that 
we  believe  of  Thy  Son,  and 
that  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
without  any  difference  or 
inequality.  That  in  the 
confession  of  the  True  and 
Eternal  Godhead,  distinc- 
tion in  Persons,  unity  in 
Essence,  and  equality  in 
Majesty  may  be  adored. 
Whom  the  Angels  and 
Archangels,  the  Cherubim 
also  and  Seraphim,  do 
praise;  who  cease  not  daily 
to  cry  out,  with  one  voice 
saying  : 


{Here  the  bell  is  riDig  thrice.) 


BANCTUS,  sanctus, 
sanctus,  Dominus 
Deus  Sabaoth.  Pleni  sunt 
coeli  et  terra  gloria  tua. 
Hosannainexcelsis.  Bene- 
dictus  qui  venit  in  nomine 
Domini.  Hosanna  in  ex- 
celsis. 


'X^  OLY,  Holy,  Holy, 
r-'-b  Lord  God  of  Hosts. 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full 
of  Thy  glory.  Hosanna 
in  the  highest.  Blessed  is 
he  who  cometh  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord.  Hosan- 
na in  the  highest. 


I3B 


The  Canon  of  the  Mass. 


-       THE   CANON   OF  THE   MASS. 

The  Piifil,  fitst  exUndtng,  then  elevating  and  Joining  his  hands, 

raising  his  eyes  to'cards  heaven,  says  in  a  lozc  -loice  . 


'^^  E  igitur,  clementis- 
^^  sinie  Pater,  per 
Jesum  Christum  Filium 
tuum  Dominuni  nostrum, 
supplices  rogamus  ac  peti- 
mus, 


( €\  ■^'  ^^^^^^^ore,  hum- 
^^^^^  bly  pray  aud  be- 
seech Thee,  most  merci- 
ful Father,  through  Jesus 
Christ  Thy  Son,  our 
Lord, 


He  kisses  fhr  A. 


Uti  accepta  habeas  et 
beuedicas  hsec  '^  dona, 
haec  "^  munera,  haec  ^ 
sancta  sacrificia  illibata,  in 
primis,  quae  tibi  offerimus 
pro  Ecclesia  tua  sancta 
Catholica  :  quam  pacifi- 
care,  custodire,  adunare, 
et  regere  digneris  toto  orbe 
terrarum,  una  cum  famu- 
lo  tuo  Papa  nostra  N.,  et 
Autistite  nostro  N.,  et 
omnibus  orthodoxis,  at- 
que  Catholicae  et  Apos- 
tolicae  Fidei  cultoribus. 


That  Thou  wouldst  accept 
and  bless  these  "^  gifts, 
these  •!'  presents,  these  + 
hoh'  unspotted  sacrifices, 
which,  in  the  first  place,  we 
offer  Thee  for  Thy  holy 
Catholic  Church  :  which 
vouchsafe  to  pacif)-,  guard, 
unite,  and  govern  through- 
out the  whole  world,  to- 
gether with  Thy  servant  N. 
our  Pope;  N.  our  Bishop;  as 
also  all  orthodox  believers 
and  professors  of  the  Ca- 
tholic and  Apostolic  Faith. 


The  Commemoration  ok  the  Living. 

/X\  EMENTO,  Domine,  "T^  EMEMBER.  O  Lord. 
'  "^  famulorum  famu-  r-L^j  'j-j^^  ser\'ants  and 
larumque  tuarum,  N.  et  N.,    handmaids,  N.  and  N., 


The  Canon  of  the  Mass. 


139 


He  pauses,  and  Joining  his  hands,  prays  silently  for  those  he  wishes 

to  pi  ay  for  in  particular  ;  and  proceeds  : 


Et  omuium  circumstan- 
tium,  quorum  tibi  fides 
cognita  est,  et  nota  de- 
votio  :  pro  quibus  tibi  of- 
ferimus,  vel  qui  tibi  of- 
ferunt  hoc  sacrilicium 
laudis,  pro  se,  suisque  om- 
nibus, pro  redemptione 
animarum  suarum,  pro 
spe  salutis  et  incolumita- 
tis  suae  :  tibique  reddunt 
vota  sua,  seterno  Deo,  vivi 
et  vero. 


And  all  here  present, 
whose  faith  and  devotion 
are  known  to  Thee ;  for 
whom  we  offer,  or  who 
offer  up  to  Thee  this  Sacri- 
fice of  praise  for  thepi- 
selves  and  all  pertaining  to 
them,  for  the  redemption 
of  their  souls,  for  the  hope 
of  their  salvation  and  well- 
being,  and  who  pay  their 
vows  unto  Thee,  the  eter- 
nal God,  li\ang  and  true. 


r~^  OMMUNIC  ANTES, 
^^  et  memoriam  vene- 
rantes,  in  primis  gloriosae 
semper  Virginis  Marise, 
Genitricis  Dei  et  Domini 
nostri  Jesu  Christi :  sed  et 
beatorum  Apostolorum  ac 
Martyrum  tuoruni,  Petri 
etPauli,  Audrese,  Jacobi, 
Joannis,  Thomae,  Jacobi, 
Philippi,  Bartholomaei, 
Matthaei,  Simonis  et  Thad- 
dsei,  Uni,  Cleti,  de- 
mentis, Xysti,  Cornelii, 
Cypriani,  Laurentii,  Chrj-- 
sogoni,  Joannis  et    Pauli, 


IN  communion  with, 
and  honoring  the 
memory,  especially  of  the 
glorious  ever  Virgin  Mary, 
Mother  of  our  God  and 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  ;  as  also 
of  Thy  blessed  Apostles 
and  Martyrs,  Peter  and 
Paul,  Andrew,  James,  John, 
Thomas,  James,  Philip, 
Bartholomew,  Matthew, 
Simon  and  Thaddeus, 
Linus,  Cletus,  Clement, 
Xystus,  Cornelius,  Cyprian, 
Lawrence,  Chrysogonus, 
John    and    Paul,     Cosmas 


I40 


The  Canon  of  thk  Mass. 


Cosnice  et  Damiaui,  et 
omuium  Sauctorum  tuo- 
rum  ;  quorum  meritis 
precibusque  concedas,  ut 
iu  omnibus  protectiouis 
tuae  muniamur  auxilio. 
Per  eumdem  Christum  Do- 
miuum  nostrum.     A?Jien. 


and  Damian,  and  all  Thy 
Saints  ;  by  whose  merits 
and  prayers  grant  that  we 
may  in  all  things  be  de- 
fended by  the  aid  of  Thy 
protection.  Through  the 
same    Christ    our     Lord. 


n 


Spteading  his  hands  over  Uie  oblation,  he  savs  : 

(  Hnr  fhr  f>t'U  is  rung  oner  ) 

HIS    oblation,    there- 
fore, of  our  service, 


ANC    igitur    oblatio 
neni  serv^itutis  nos 


Xd' 


trae,  sed  et   cuuctee   fami-    and    that    of   Thy    whole 


lise   tuse,    qusesumus,    Do- 
mine,  ut  placatus  accipias ; 


family,  we   beseech  Thee, 
O  Lord,  graciously  to  ac- 


diesque  nostros  in  tua  pace  cept ;   and  to   dispose  our 

disponas,  atque  ab  aetema  days  in  Thy  peace,  and  to 

damnatione  nos  eripi,  et  in  command  us  to  be  deliver- 

electorum    tuorum   jubeas  ed  from  eternal  damnation, 

grege  numerari.    Per  Chris-  and    to    be    numbered   in 

turn    Dominum     nostrum,  the   flock  of  Thine  elect. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

Amen.  Amen. 


QUAM  oblationem,  tu 
Deus,  in  omnibus, 
quaesumus,  benedic+tam, 
adscrip'^am,  ra"Ham,  ra- 
tionabilem,  acceptabilem- 
que  facere  digneris :  ut 
nobis  cor^'pus  et  san+guis 


V/||'HICH  oblation  do 
^J^  Thou,  O  God,  we 
beseech  Thee,  vouchsafe  to 
make  in  all  things  blessed, 
+  approved,  +  ratified,  "f- 
reasonable,  and  acceptable: 
that  it  may  become  for  us 


Th^  Canon  o^  th^  Mass. 


141 


fiat  dilectissimi  Filii  tui  the  Body  +  and  Blood  ^  of 
Domini  nostri  Jesu  Chris-  Thy  dearly  beloved  Son, 
ti.  our  Ivord  Jesus  Christ. 


QUI  pridie  quam  pate- 
retur,  accepit  panem 
in  sanctas  ac  venerabiles 
manus  suas,  et  elevatis 
oculis  in  coelum,  ad  te 
Deum  Patreni  suum  om- 
nipotentem :  tibi  gratias 
agens,  beue*^ dixit,  fregit, 
deditque  discipulis  suis, 
dicens  :  Accipite,  et  man- 
ducate  ex  hoc  omnes. 


Vy|  I  'HO,  the  day  before 
^-^^  He  suffered,  took 
bread  into  His  holy  and 
venerable  hands,  and  with 
eyes  lifted  up  towards 
heaven,  unto  Thee,  O  God, 
His  Almighty  Father,  giv- 
ing thanks  to  Thee,  did 
bless,  '^  break,  and  give 
unto  His  disciples,  saying : 
Take,  and  eat  ye  all  of  this. 


HoldiiLg  the  Host  ivith  both  hands,  the  Prieist  pi^onounces  the  words 
of  Consecration  secretly,  distinctly,  and  attentively  : 


Hoc  e:st  enim  Corpus 
me:um. 


For  this  is  My  Body. 


After  pronouncing  the  woj'ds  of  Consecration,  the  Priest,  kneeling 
upon  one  knee,  adores  the  sacred  Host ;  then,  rising,  he  elevates 
It,  and  replaces  It  upon  the  corporal,  kneeling  once  again. 

{At  the  elrrati,r„  ,f  the  Host  the  bell  is  rung  thrice.^ 


Qf  IMILI  modo  post- 
■N-'  quam  coenatum  est, 
accipiens  et  huuc  prae- 
clarum  calicem  in  sanctas 
ac  venerabiles  manus  suas  : 
item     tibi    gratias    agens, 


XN  like  manner,  after 
supper,  taking  also 
this  excellent  chalice  into 
His  holy  and  venerable 
hands :  and  giving  thanks 
to  Thee,  He  blessed,"^  and 


142  The  Canox  of  the  Mass. 

bene  Ttiixit,  deditque  dis-  gave  to  His  disciples,  say- 
cipulis  suis,  diceus  :  Acci-  iiig  :  Take,  and  drink  ye 
pile,  et  bibite  ex  eo  omnes.    all  of  it. 

The  Priest  then  pronounces  the  words  of  Consecration  over  the 
chalice,  holding  it  slightly  elevated,  saying  : 

Hic    EST  ENiM    Calix       For  this  is  the  Chal- 

SANGUINIS    MEI    NOVI     ET  ICE    OF      MY      BLOOD      OF 

y^TERNI          TESTAMENTI  :  THE    NEW    AND    ETERNAL, 

MYSTERIUM      FIDEI  ;      QUI  TESTAMENT  :      THE      MYS- 

PRO    VOBIS    ET    PRO    MUL-  TERY    OF    FAITH  ;    WHICH 

TIS          EFFUNDETUR          IN  SHAT^I^  BE  SHED  FOR  YOU, 

REMISSIONEM        PECCATO-  AND  FOR   MANY,  FOR  THE 

RUM.  REMISSION   OF   SINS. 

He  then  replaces  the  shalice  on  the  corporal,  and  says  . 

HcEc  quotiescumque  fe-  As  often  as  ye  do  these 
ceritis,  in  mei  memoriam  things,  ye  shall  do  them 
facietis.  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

yfaking  a  genuflection,  he  adores ;  then,  rising,  he  elevates  the 
chalice,  and,  replacing  it  upon  the  corporal,  makes  another 
genuflection. 

{At  the  elevation  of  the  Chalice  the  bell  is  rung  thrice.) 

He  then  proceeds : 

^nTNDE  et  memores.  Do-  /TnTHEREFORE,        O 

^■^^    mine,  nos  ser^i  tui,  ^^^^^^     Lord,  we  Thy  ser- 

sed   et    plebs   tua    sancta,  vants,    and    like\Nnse    Thy 

ejnsdeni    Christi    Filii    tni  holy     people,     calling    to 

Domini  nostri  tam   beatie  mind  the  blessed   Passion 

passionis,  necnon  et  ab  in-  of  the  same  Christ  Thy  Son, 

feris  resurrectionis,  sed  et  our    Lord,    together    with 


The  Canon  of  the  Mass.  143 

iu  ccelo  gloriosae  ascen-  His  Resurrection  from  the 
sionis  :  offerimus  prseclarce  grave,  aud  also  His  glori- 
Majestati  tuae,  de  tuis  ous  Asceusion  into  heaven, 
donis  ac  datis,  Hostiam  "^  offer  unto  Thy  excellent 
puram,  Hostiam  "^  sane-  Majesty,  of  Thy  gifts  and 
tarn,  Hostiam  "^  immacu-  presents,  a  pure  "^Victim, 
latam,  panem  "^  sanctum  a  holy  "^^  Victim,  an  im- 
vitae  seternae,  et  calicem  "^  maculate  +  Victim,  the 
salutis  perpetuae.  holy    "^  bread    of   eternal 

life,  aud  the  chalice   *^  of 
everlasting  salvation. 

F.xtending  his  hands,  he  proceeds  . 

BUPRA    quae    propitio  V  I 'PON  which  do  Thou 

ac  sereno  vultu   re-  ^^^    vouchsafe    to    look 

spicere  digneris,  et  accepta  \\'ith    favorable    and    gra- 

habere,   sicuti  accepta  ha-  cious  countenance,  and  ac- 

bere   dignatus  es    munera  cept  them,   as  Thou  didst 

pueri  tui  justi  Abel,  et  sac-  vouchsafe    to    accept    the 

rificium  Patriarchse  nostri  gifts  of  Thy  just   servant 

Abrahae  ;  et  quod  tibi  ob-  Abel,  and  the  sacrifice  of 

tulit      summus       sacerdos  our     Patriarch     Abraham, 

tuus    Melchisedech,    sane-  and  that  which  Thy  High- 

tum   sacrificium,   immacu-  priest  Melchisedech   offer- 

latam  hostiam.  ed  unto  Thee,  a  holy  Sacri- 
fice, an  unspotted  Victim. 

Bowing  down  profoundly,  with  his  hands  Joined  and  placed  upon 
the  Altar,  he  says : 

QfUPPLICEvS  te  roga-  Tlff^^^  humbly  beseech 
J""-'  mus,  omnipotens  ^^^^  Thee,  Almighty 
Deus,    jube    htec    perferri    God,  command  these  to  be 


144                 The  Canon  ok  the  Mass. 

per  manus  saucti  aiigeli  carried  by  the  bauds  of 
tui  in  sublime  altare  tuum,  Thy  holy  Augel  to  Thiue 
in  conspectu  dixdnse  Ma-  Altar  on  high,  in  the  pres- 
jestatis  tuae,  ut  quotquot  euce  of  Thy  di\'iue  Ma- 
ex  hac  altaris  participa-  jesty,  that  as  many  of  us  as 
tione,  sacrosanctum  Filii  shall,  by  partaking  at  this 
tui  corpus"^  et"^  sangui-  Altar,  receive  the  most 
nem  sumpserimus,  omni  sacred  Body*^'  and  Blood 
beuedictione  ccelesti  et  '^^  of  Thy  Son,  may  be  filled 
gratia  repleamur.  Per  with  all  heavenly  blessing 
eumdem  Christum  Domi-  and  grace.  Through  the 
num  nostnmi.  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen.  Amen. 


Commemoration  of  the  Dead. 

/T*\  EMENTO  etiam,  Do-  "T^  EMEMBER,  O  Lord, 
^""-^      mine,     famulorum  r^--\>     Thy   servants    and 

famularumque  tuarum  N.  handmaids,  N.  and  N., 
et  N.,  qui  nos  prai^cesse-  who  have  gone  before  us 
runt  cum  signo  fidei,  et  with  the  sign  of  faith,  and 
dormiunt  in  somno  pacis.      sleep  the  sleep  of  peace. 


Here  the  PrusL,  uith  hands  joined,  prays  for  such  of  the  Dead 
he  -wishes  t^)  pray  for  in  particular.     Then,  extending  his  hand 
he  cofitinues  : 

"TTPSIvS,  Dominc,  et  om-  V^  O  these,  O  Lord,   and 

«-*-»     nibus  in  Christo  quies-  ^^      to  all   who    rest  in 

ceutibus,  locum  refrigerii,  Christ,     grant,     we     pray 

lucis    et  pacis,    ut    indul-  Thee,   a  place,  of  refresh- 


ThB  Canon  of  th^  Mass.  145 

geas,  deprecamur.  Per  inent,  of  light,  and  of 
eumdein  Christum,  etc.  peace.  Through  the  same 
Amen.  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


Here,  striking-  Jiis  breast  and  slightly  raising  his  I'oice,  lie  says  : 

*T^  OBIS   quoque  pecca-  '/r\  O  us  also,  Thy  sinful 

r*-{s     toribus faniulis  tuis,  ^-^     servants,  who  hope 

de  multitudine  miseratio-  in   the    multitude   of  Thy 

num    tuarum    sperantibus  mercies,  vouchsafe  to  grant 

partem  aliquam  et  societa-  some  part  and  fellowship 

tem  donare  digneris,  cum  with    Thy    holy    Apostles 

tuis    Sanctis    Apostolis    et  and  Martyrs  :    wdth  John, 

Martyribus ;   cum  Joanne,  Stephen,  Matthias,  Barna- 

Stephano,  Matthia,  Barua-  bas,    Ignatius,    Alexander, 

ba,     Ignatio,     Alexandro,  Marcellinus,    Peter,    Feli- 

Marcellino,   Petro,    Felici-  citas,     Perpetua,    Agatha, 

late,      Perpetua,      Agatha,  Lucy,  Agnes,  Cecilia,  An- 

Lucia,     Agnete,     Csecilia,  astasia,  and  all  Thy  Saints: 

Anastasia,      et       omnibus  into  whose  company,  not 

Sanctis  tuis  :  intra  quorum  weighing  our  merits,  but 

nos  consortium,  non  aesti-  pardoning    our     offences, 

mator  meriti,   sed  venioe,  we  beseech  Thee  to  admit 

quaesumus,      largitor     ad-  us.      Through    Christ  our 

mitte.     Per  Christum  Do-  Lord, 
minum  nostrum. 

I^BR    quem    hgec    om-  |h1^     whom,    O    Lord, 

'^~     nia,  Domine,  semper  *^^^     Thou    dost    always 

bona     creas,    sancti'**ficas,  create,  sanctify,  ***  quicken, 

vivi'^ficas,    bene'^'dicis,    et  bless,  *^  and  bestow  upon 

praestas  nobis.  us  all  these  good  things. 


146 


The  Canon  of  the  Mass. 


He  uncovers  the  chalice,  and  makes  a  genuflection  ;  then  taking  the 
Host  in  his  right  hand,  and  holding  the  chalice  in  his  left,  he 
makes  thrice  the  sign  of  the  Cross  over  the  chalice,  saying: 

"T^  ER  ii^  sum,  et  cum  ^  HROUGH  Him,  •{• 
r^—  ipr  SO,  et  in  ipj*  so,  ^^  and  with  Him,  -r 
est  tibi  Deo  Patri-I*  omni-  andinHim,-r  is  unto  Thee, 
potenti,  in  unitate  vSpiritus  God  the  Father  •->  Al- 
+  Sancti,  omnis  honor  et  mighty,  in  the  unity  of  the 
gloria.  Holy*!*    Ghost,  all   honor 

and  glory. 


He  here  replaces^the  sacred  Host  upon  the  corporal,  covers  the  chalice, 

and  makes  a  genuflection  ;  and  risi7ig  again,  he  says  aluicd : 


V.  Per     omnia    SGecula 
saeculorum. 
R.  Amen. 


V.  World  without  end. 
R.  Amen, 


Orefnus. 

BR^CEPTIS  salutari- 
bus  moniti,  et  di- 
vina  institutione  formati, 
audemus  (hcere  : 


Lei  us  pray. 

^-rr  DMONISHED  by 
-x/'-*-»  Thy  saving  pre- 
cepts, and  follownng  Thy 
divine  institution,  we  make 
bold  to  say  : 


"T^  ATER  NOSTER,  qui 
«-■—  es  in  ccelis,  sancti- 
ficetur  nomen  tuum  :  ad- 
veniat  regnuni  tuum  :  fiat 
voluntas  tua  sicut  in  coelo, 
et  in  terra.  Panem  nos- 
trum quotidianum  da  no- 
bis ho(he  :  et  dimitte  no- 


OUR  FATHER,  who 
art  in  heaven,  hal- 
lowed be  Thy  name  :  Thy 
kingdom  come  :  Thy  will 
be  done  on  earth  as  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread  :  and 
forgive  us    our  trespasses, 


The  Canon  of  the  Mass. 


147 


bis  debita  nostra,  sicut  et  as  we   forgive   those  who 

nos  dimittimus  debitoribus  trespass  against  us.     And 

uostris.    Et  ne  nos  indiicas  lead   us  not    into  tempta- 

in  tentationem.  tion. 

M.  Sed    libera    nos     a  R.  But  deliver  us  from 

malo.  evil. 

6".  Amen.  P.  Amen. 


\^At  Solemn  Mass,  the  Deacon,  towards  the  conclusion  of  the  Pater 
Noster,  goes  to  the  riqht  hand  of  the  Priest,  where  he  awaits  the 
approach  of  the  Subdeacoti,  from  whom  he  receives  the  paten, 
which  he  puts  into  the  hands  of  the  Priest.] 

He  takes  the  paten  between  his  first  and  second  finger,  and  says  :  .^ 


"T  1  IBBRA  nos,  quaesu- 
«-* — *  mus,  Domine,  ab 
omnibus  malis,  praeteritis, 
praesentibus,  et  futuris  :  et 
intercedente  beata  et  glo- 
riosa  semper  Virgine  Dei 
Genitrice  Maria,  cum  beatis 
Apostolis  tuis  Petro  et 
Paulo,  atque  Andrea,  et 
omnibus  Sanctis, 


YpV  BLIVER  us,  we  be- 
.  ■L-'  seech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
from  all  evils,  past,  pre- 
sent, and  to  come  :  and  by 
the  intercession  of  blessed 
and  glorious  Mary  ever 
Virgin,  Mother  of  God,  to- 
gether with  Thy  blessed 
Apostles  Peter  and  Paul, 
and  Andrew,  and  all  the 
Saints, 


Making  the  sign  of  the  Cross  on  himself  with  the  paten,  he  kisses  it, 

and  says  : 

Da  propitius    pacem  in  Graciously  give  peace  in 

diebus  nostris  :  ut  ope  mise-  our  days  :  that,    aided   by 

ricordiae  tuae    adjuti,    eta  the  help  of  Thy  mercy,  we 

peccato  simus    semper  li-  may  be  always  free  from 

beri,  et  ab  omni  perturba-  sin,    and    secure   from   all 

tione  securi.  disturbance. 


14!^  TiiK  Caxox  of  the  Mass. 

He  then  uncovers  the  chalice,   makes   a  genuflection,  and,  rising 

again,  takes ih-  -'.-.--"-'  -v.-/  ^.,.y  A..,„i.c  //  ,.,  /;„■  ,.,;,/,//v  -w,^.-  //,,- 
chalice,  sayifi 

Per  eumdem  Domiuuin  Through  the  same  our 
nostrum  Jesum  Christum  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Filium  tuum,  Son, 

He  then  places  the  part  of  the  Host  rvhich  he  has  in  his  ri^ht  hand 
on  the  paten.  Then,  breaking  off  a  particle  of  that  xuhich  re- 
mains in  his  It'/l  hand,  he  says  : 

Qui  tecum  vivit  et  reg-  Who  liveth  and  reign- 
nat  in  uuitate  Spiritus  eth  with  Thee  iu  the  unity 
Sancti  Deus,  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  God, 

Then  placing  on  the  paten  what  remains  in  his  left  hand  of  the 
sacred  Host,  and  holding  in  his  right  hand,  over  the  chalice,  the 

parfirJr  rrhich  he  had  hrakrit  nff,  he  says  aloitd  ■ 

V.  Per    omnia     soecula        V.  World  without  eud. 
saeculorum. 
R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

He  then  with  the  same  particls  of  t}ie  sacred  Host  makes  the  sign  of 

the  Cross  OTer  the  chalice,  saying  : 

V.  Pax  •!*  Domini  sit  "^  V.  May  the  peace  "^  of 
semper  vobis''*cum.  the     Lord    be    "^    always 

with  ^'  you. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


/  '  the  chalice,  saying  in  a 

Haec  commixtio  et  con-  May  this  mingling  and 
secratio  corporis  et  san-  consecration  of  the  Body 
guinis  Domini  nostri  Jesu    and    Blood    of    our    Lord 


The  Canon  of  the  Mass.  149 

Christi  fiat  accipientibus  Jesus  Christ  be  unto  us  that 
nobis  in  vitam  seternam.  receive  it  effectual  unto  life 
Amen.  everlasting.     Afnen. 

He  covers  the  chalice,   makes  a  genuflection,   and   then,   bowing 
down  and  striking  his  breast  three  times,  he  savs  :  * 

'ZJ'ONUS  Dei,  qui  tollis  "l"^  AMB  of  God,  who 
<yJ<-^  peccata  mundi,  <-*-^  takest  away  the 
miserere  nobis.  sins    of   the    world,    have 

mercy  on  us. 
Agnus     Dei,     qui    tollis       Lamb     of     God,      who 
peccata    mundi,    miserere   takest  away   the    sins    of 
nobis.  the  world,  have  mercy  on 

us. 
Agnus    Dei,    qui    tollis       Lamb     of     God,     who 
peccata  mundi,    dona  no-    takest  away   the    sins    of 
bis  pacem.  the  world,    grant  us  Thy 

peace. 

[In  Masses  for  the  Dead  he  says  twice.   Grant  them  rest ;  and 
lastly,  Grant  thetn  eternal  rest.] 

Then  inclining  tozvards  the  Altar,  with  hands  joined  upon  it ^  the 
Priest  says  the  following  prayers  • 

Y^OMINKJesuChriste,  r\  LORD  Jesus  Christ, 

t^-      qui  dixisti  Aposto-  ^^     who  saidst  to  Thine 

lis  tuis,    Pacem    relinquo  Apostles,     Peace    I    leave 

vobis,     pacem    meam    do  you.  My  peace  I  give  you : 

vobis :     ne  respicias    pec-  look   not    upon    my  sins, 

cata  mea,  sed  fidem  Eccle-  but  upon  the  faith  of  Thy 

sise  tuae  ;    eamque  secun-  Church  ;  and  vouchsafe  to 

*  The  choir  sings  the  Agnus  Dei,  which  generally  continues 
during  the  Priest's  communion  and  the  ablutions. 


I50 


Thr  Canon  of  the  Mass. 


dum  voluntateni  tuam  pa-  it  that    peace    and    unity 

cificare  et  coaduuare  dig-  which  is  agreeable  to  Thy 

ueris  :  qui  \'ivis  et  reguas  will  :  who  livest  and  reigu- 

Deus,    per    omnia    ssecula  est  God  world  without  end. 

saeculorum.     Amen.  Amen. 

I  J  he  preceding  pyaye  I  n  omilled  in  Masses  for  the  Dead,  i 

tAL  Solemn  Mass  the  Deacon  kisses  the  Altar  at  the  same  time  with 
tfie  celebrating  Priest,  by  whom  he  is  saluted  icith  the  kiss  of 

peace  7iith  these  woj-ds  : 

V.  Pax  tecum.  V.  Peace  be  with  thee. 

Tn  ivhich  the  Deacon  ans'uers  . 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit 


And  then  salutss  in  like  manner  the  Subdeacon^wkldintumsd 

lutes  the  clergy  who  may  be  present. 


1 


"Y^  OMINE  Jesu  Christe, 
A^  Fili  Dei  vivi,  qui 
ex  voluntate  Patris,  co- 
operante  Spiritu  Sancto, 
per  mortem  tuam  niundum 
vivificasti ;  libera  me  per 
hoc  sacrosanctum  corpus 
et  sanguinem  tuum  ab  om- 
nibus iniquitatibus  meis, 
et  universis  malis  :  et  fac 
me  tuis  semper  inh^erere 
mandatis,  et  a  te  nunquam 
separari  pemiittas.  Qui 
cum  eodem  Deo  Patre  et 
Spiritu     vSancto     vivis    et 


OLORD  Jesus  Christ, 
Son  of  the  living 
God,  who,  by  the  will  of 
the  Father  and  the  co- 
operation of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  hast  by  Thy  death 
given  life  to  the  world  :  de- 
liver me  by  this  Thy  most 
sacred  Body  and  Blood 
from  all  my  iniquities  and 
from  all  evils  ;  and  make 
me  always  adhere  to  Thy 
commandments,  and  suffer 
me  never  to  be  separated 
from  Thee.    Who  with  the 


The  Canon  of  the;  Mass.  151 

regnas  Deus  in  saecula  same  God  the  Father  and 
saeculorum.  the  Holy  Ghost  livest  and 

reigiiest  God  world  with- 
Amen.  out  end.     Amen. 

^T^  ERCEPTIO   corporis  *~r~'   BT  not  the  partaking 

<-*—        tui,    Domine    Jesu  .-■— ^       of    Thy    Body,    O 

Christe,  quod  ego  indignus  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  I, 

sumere  praesumo,  uon  mihi  though  unworthy,  presume 

proveniat  in    judicium  et  to    receive,     turn    to    my 

condemnationem  ;  sed  pro  judgment  and  condemna- 

tua  pietate  prosit  mihi  ad  tion  ;  but  by  Thy  mercy  be 

tutamentum  mentis  et  cor-  it  profitable  to  the  safety 

poris,  et  ad  medelam  per-  and   health  both   of   soul 

cipiendam.     Qui    vivis    et  and  body.     Who  with  God 

regnas  cum  Deo  Patre,  in  the   Father,  in   the  unity 

unitate     Spiritus     Sancti,  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest 

Deus    per    omnia    saecula  and    reignest    God    world 

saeculorum.     Amen.  without  end.     Amen. 

Making  a  genuflection,   and  taking  the   Host   in    his   /lanJs,    the 

Pii'est  says  : 

*T^  ANEM  ccelestem  ac-  "T"  WILL  take  the  Bread 
'■^—  cipiam,  et  nomen  ^^  of  heaven,  and  will 
Domini  iuvocabo.  call  upon  the  name  of  the 

Lord. 

The  Priest  then,  slightly  inclining,  takes  both  pai-is  of  the  sacred 
Host,  and,  striking  his  breast  and  raising  his  voice  a  little,  he 
says  three  times,  hutnbly  and  with  devotion  : 

{Here  the  hell  is  rung  thrice^ 

^T^  OMINE,  non  sum  *T~^.  ORD,  I  am  not  wor- 
r*--'  dignus  ut  intres  sub  '-' — ^  thy  that  Thou 
tectum    meum  ;    sed    tan-   shouldst  enter  under   my 


152  The  Canon  of  the  Mass. 

turn  die  verbo,  et  sauabi-  roof;  but  only  say  the 
tur  anima  mea.  word,    and   my  soul  shall 

be  healed. 

He  then  makes  the  sign  of  the  Cross  on  himself  with  the  sacred  Host, 
holding  It  in  his  right  hand  oivr  the  paten,  saying  : 

/Corpus  Domini  nos-  y^HE  Body  of  our  Lord 
^"-^  tri  Jesu  Christi  cus-  ^^  Jesus  Christ  preserve 
todiat  aniniam  meam  in  my  soul  unto  life  everlast- 
vitam  aetemam.    Amen.       ing.     Amen. 

He  then  rez'erenth  takes  both  parts  of  the  Host,  joins  his  hands, 
and  remains  a  shoii  time  in  meditation  on  the  most  holy  Sacra- 
ment. Then  he  uncovers  the  chalice,  makes  a  genuflection,  col- 
lects zihatever  fragments  may  remain,  and  u-i/>fs  Ute  t>aien  ovet 
the  chalice,  saying  meanwhile : 

QUID  retribuam  Domi-  '//  I 'HAT  shall  I  render 
no  pro  omnibus  quae  ^^^-^  unto  the  Lord  for 
retribuit  mihi  ?  Calicem  all  the  things  that  He  hath 
salutaris  accipiam,  et  no-  rendered  unto  me  ?  I  will 
men  Domini  invocabo.  take  the  chalice  of  salva- 
Laudans  invocabo  Domi-  tion,  and  call  upon  the 
num,  et  ab  inimicis  meis  name  of  the  Lord.  I  will 
salvus  ero.  call   upon    the    Lord    and 

give  praise  :  and  I  shall  be 
saved  from  mine  enemies. 

He  takes  the  chalice  in  his  right  hand,  and,  making  the  si^n  of  the 

Cross  with  it  on  himself  he  sav  ■ 

BANGUIS  Domini  nos-  "f^  HE  Blood  of  our  Lord 

tri  Jesu  Christi  cus-  ^^    Jesus  Christ  preserve 

todiat    animam    meam  in  my  soul  unto  life  everlast- 

vitam  aetemam.     Amen.  ing.     Amen. 

He  thm  reverently  takes  the  Precious  Blood.    After  which  he  gives 
Communion  to  all  who  are  to  communicate. 


The  Canon  of  the  Mass.  153 

Tko^e  who  are  to  conininiucate  go  up  to  the  Sanctuary  at  the  Do- 
mine,  non  sum  dignus,  when  the  bell  rings.  The  acolyte  spreads 
a  cloth  before  thetn,  and  says  the  Confiteor. 

During  the  Confiteor  the  Priest  removes  from  the  Tabernacle  of  the 
Altar  the  ciborium,  or  vessel  containi?ig  the  Blessed  Sacrament ; 
and  placing  it  upon  the  corporal,  he  makes  a  genuflection,  and, 
turning  to  the  comtnunicants ,  pronounces  the  Absolution  : 

|Tp|  ISERBATUR   vestri  ^npv  AY    Almighty    God 

%^^     omnipotens    Deus,  ^J-^     have  mercy   upon 

et    dimissis    peccatis    ves-  you.  and  forgive  you  your 

tris,  perducat  vos  ad  vitam  sins,  and  bring  you   unto 

aeternam.  life  everlasting. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Signing  them  u'ith  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  he  continues  : 

INDULGENTIAM,     ^  <T|  ^^     ^^^     Almighty 

absolutionem,    et   re-  %^-A     and  merciful  Lord 

missionem  peccatorum  ves-  grant  you   pardon,  -h    ab- 

trorum   tribuat  vobis   om-  solution,  and  remission  of 

nipotens  et  misericors  Do-  your  sins. 
minus. 

R.  Amen.  R-  Amen. 

Elevating  a  particle  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  and  turning  towards 

the  people,  he  says  : 

(^  CCB  Agnus  Dei,  ecce  "X^  EHOLD  the  Lamb  of 
^M  qui  toUit  peccata  '-*~-^  God,  behold  Him 
mundi.  who  taketh  away  the  sins 

of  the  world. 

A  nd  then  says  three  times  ; 

'Y^  OMINE,  non  sum  ^^^  ORD,  I  am  not  wor- 
*-*-^  dignus  ut  intres  « '  ^  thy  thai  Thou 
sub     tectum    meum ;   sed   shouldst  enter    under  my 


154  'The  Canon  of  the  Mass. 

tautum  die  verbo,  et  saua-    roof ;     but   only    say    the 
bitur  anima  mea.  word,   and  my   soul  shall 

be  healed. 

Descending  the  steps  of  the  Altar  to  the  communicants,  he  admiti- 
istf^s  the  Holy  Communion,  saying  to  each  • 

CORPUS  Domini  nos-  i^HE  body  of  our  Lord 
tri  Jesu  Christi  cus-  ^^  Jesus  Christ  pre- 
todiat  auimam  tuam  in  serve  thy  soul  unto  life 
vitam  aeteruam.     A}}ien.       everlastint'.     Amen. 


The  P>iest  then,  returning  to  the  Altar,  replaces  the  ciboritim  in  the 
Tabernacle,  makes  a  genuflection,  and  closes  the  door.  Then  the 
acolyte  pours  a  little  wine  into  the  chalice  and  the  Priest  takes 
the  first  ablution,  saying  : 

QUOD  ore  sumpsimus,  //I  i'HAT  we  have  taken 

Domiue,  pura  men-  vJcA,    with  our  mouth,  O 

te    capiamus  ;    et    de   mu  Lord,  may  we  receive  with 

nere     temporali    fiat      no-  a  pure  heart ;  and  of  a  tem- 

bis     remedium     sempiter-  poral  gift  may  it  become 

num.  to  us  an  everlasting  heal- 
ing. 

Here  the  acolyte,  at  the  Epistle  corner, pours  wine  and  water  over  the 
/'>-'><■/' r  fingers,  and  the  Priest,  returning  to  the  middle  of  the 
A  I-or.  :r?pi;s  his  fingers  and  taJ^thk  second  ablution,  iafying  .■ 

CORPUS     tuum,     Do-  (T)^'^Y    Thy    Body,    O 

mine,  quod  sumpsi,  A-*-^     Lord,  which  I  have 

et  sanguis  quem  pota\'i,  ad-  received,    and   Thy   Blood 

h.xreat    visceribus     meis  :  which  I  have  drunk,  cleave 

et   prcESta,   ut   in    me  non  unto  my  inmost  parts  ;  and 

remaneatscelerum  macula,  grant  that  no  stain  of  sin 

quem  pura  et  sancta  refe-  may   remain  in   me,    who 


The  Canon  of  the  Mass.  155 

cerunt  sacramenta.  Oui  have  been  refreshed  with 
vivis  et  regnas  in  ssecula  pure  and  holy  mysteries, 
saeculorum.     Atnen.  Who  livest,  etc.     Amen. 

Then  he  wipes  his  lips  and  the  chalice,  which  he  covers,  and,  hav- 
ing folded  the  corporal,  places  it  on  the  Altar,  as  at  first  ,•  he  then 
goes  to  the  book,  and  reads  The  Communion. 

[At  Solemn  Mass  the  choir  sings  the  Conimuniou.     The   . ,,,   ..,  ,,c  -^r 
removes  the  chalice  to  the  Credence  tadle.] 


For  the  Communion. 

/^NE  thing  I  have  asked  of  the  Lord,  this  will  I 
^^  seek  after  :  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  all  the  days  of  my  life. 

O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  sweet :  blessed  is  the 
man  that  hopeth  in  Him. 

(On   a   Saint's    Day.)    Happy   are   those    servants 
whom  the  Lord  when  He  cometh  shall  find  watching. 

If  any  man  will  come  after  Me,  let  him  deny  him- 
self, and  take  up  his  cross,  and  follow  Me. 

Then,  going  to  the  middle  of  the  Altai',  he  turns  to , the  people,  and 
says  : 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.  K  The  Lord  be  ^nth  you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then,  returning  to  the  missal,  he  reads  the  Post-Communions  ;  at 
the  end  of  the  first  and  last  of  which  the  acolyte  answers.  Amen. 

For  the  Post-Communions. 
"T^OUR  forth  upon  us,  O  Lord,  the  spirit  of  Thy 
'"^      love,   that,  by  Thy  mercy,  Thou  mayst  make 
those  of  one  mind  whom  Thou  hast  fed  with  one  ce- 


156  The  Canon  of  the  Mass. 

lestial  Food.  Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 
Amen. 

Graciously  hear  the  prayers  of  Thy  family,  O  Al- 
mighty God  ;  aud  grant  that  these  Sacred  ^Mysteries 
which  we  have  received  froui  Thee  may  by  Thy  grace 
be  preserved  incorrupt  wdthiu  us. 

^U>i  u-  Sui/U's  Day.)  We  have  received  the  heavenly 
Mysteries,  O  Lord,  in  the  commemoration  of  the  bless- 
ed Mary  ever  Virgin,  of  blessed  Joseph,  of  blessed  N. 
[/Wvr  insc-rl  the  name  0/ your  Patron  Saint\  and  of 
all  Thy  Saints  ;  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  what  we 
celebrate  in  time  we  may  obtain  in  the  joys  of  eternity. 
Through  our  Lord,  etc.     Amen. 

■  .L\ird>  he  I  urns  ug^atn  towards  Die  people,  a 
V.  Dominus  vobiscum.  F.  The  Lord  be  \vith  you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  Aud  with  thy  spirit. 

V.  Ite,  missa  est ;  K  Go,  the  Mass  is  ended; 

'r   liken  ike  Gloria  in   Excelsis  has  been  omitted,  he  turns  to  (he 
Altar  and  says  :  , 

V.  Benedicamus  Domi-  V.  Let  us  bless  the 
no.  Lord. 

R.  Deo  gratias.  A'.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  Requiescant  in  pace.        V.  May  they  rest  in  peace. 
R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

[At  Soleiint    Mass,   Ite,   missa  est,   or    lienedicamus    Domino    is 
chanted  by  (he  Deacon. \ 

Buzcini^  before  the  Altar,  the  Priest  savs  : 

'T^  LACKAT  tibi,  sancta  fT\  ^^  ^^^  performance 
*-^  Trinitas, obsequium  N'^  of  my  homage  be 
servitutis  meae  ;  et  praesta,    pleasing  to  Thee,  O  Holy 


The  Canon  of  the  Mass.  157 

ut  sacrificium  quod  oculis    Trinity  ;  and  grant  that  the 

tuae     Majestatis     indignus    Sacrifice  which  I,  though 

obtuH,  tibi  sit  acceptabile,    unworthy,  have  offered  up 

mihique,    et   omnibus   pro    in  the  sight  of  Thy  Majes- 

quibus    illud     obtuH,    sit,    ty,  may  be  acceptable  unto 

te  miseraute,    propitiabile.    Thee,    and    may,  through 

Per    Christum     Dominum    Thy  mercy,  be  a  propiti- 

nostrum.  ation    for   myself,  and  all 

those    for    whom    I    have 

offered  it.    Through  Christ 

Amen.  our  L,ord.     Amen. 

Then  he  kisses  the  Altar,  and  raising  his  eves,  and  extettding,  rais- 
ing, and  joining  his  hands,  he  f)(>7c>s  his  head,  and  savs  : 

*J^  ENEDICAT  vos  om-  (T)AY    Almighty    God 

^"^^     nipotens  Deus,  Pa-  •        ♦     bless  you  ;  the  Fa- 

ter,  et  Filius,  '^  et  Spiritus  ther,  the  Sou,  "^  and  the 

Sanctus.  Holy  Ghost. 
J^.  Amen.  J^.  Amen. 

At  the  word  Deus  he  turns  to7vards  the  people,  and  makes  the  sign 
of  the  Cross  over  them.  [  TA^  Benediction  is  omitted  in  Masses 
for  the  Dead.]  Theti,  turning  to  the  Gospel  side  of  the  Altar, 
he  says  : 

V.  Domiuus  vobiscum,  F.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

He  then  makes  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  Jirst  upon  the  Altar,  and  then 
upon  his  forehead,  lips,  and  breast,  and  begins  the  Gospel  accord- 
ing to  St.fohn,  saying  : 

^NITIUM  sancti    Evan-  iTq^HE  beginning  of  the 

*^     gelii  secundum  Joan-  ^"'^      holy  Gospel  accord- 

uem.  ing  to  John. 

M.    Gloria    tibi,    Domi-  R.  Glory  be  to  Thee,  O 

ne.  Lord. 


I5S 


The  Canon  of  the  Mass. 


IN  principio  erat  Ver- 
bum,  et  Verbum  erat 
apud  Deuin  ;  et  Deus  erat 
Verbum  :  hoc  erat  iu  prin- 
cipio apud  DeuEu,  Omnia 
per  ipsum  facta  sunt,  et 
sine  ipso  factum  est  nihil 
quod  factum  est :  in  ipso 
vita  erat,  et  vita  erat  lux 
hominum  ;  et  lux  in  tene- 
bris  lucet,  et  teuebrae  eam 
non  comprehenderunt. 


Fuit  homo  missus  a  Deo, 
cui  nomen  erat  Joannes. 
Hie  venit  in  testimonium, 
ut  testimonium  perhiberet 
de  lumine,  ut  omnes  cre- 
derent  per  ilium.  Non 
erat  ille  lux  :  sed  ut  testi- 
monium perhiberet  de  lu- 
mine. Hrat  lux  vera  quae 
illuminat  oniuem  homi- 
nem  venientem  in  hunc 
mundum. 

In  muudo  erat,  et  mun- 
dus  per  ipsum  factus  est, 
et  mundus  euni  non  cog- 
novit. In  propria  venit,  et 
sui  eum  non  receperunt. 
Quotquot  autem  recepe- 
runt eum,  dedit  eis  potes- 


IN  the  beginning  was  the 
Word,  and  the  Word 
was  with  God,  and  the 
Word  was  God.  This  was 
in  the  beginning  with  God. 
All  things  were  made 
through  Him,  and  without 
Him  was  made  nothing 
that  was  made  :  iu  Him 
was  life,  and  the  life  was 
the  light  of  men  :  and  the 
light  shineth  iu  darkness, 
and  the  darkness  did  not 
comprehend  it. 

There  was  a  man  sent 
from  God,  whose  name  was 
John.  This  one  came  for 
a  wntness,  to  testify  con- 
cerning the  light,  that  all 
might  believe  through 
him.  He  was  not  the 
light,  but  he  was  to  testify 
concerning  the  light.  The 
true  Light,  which  enlight- 
eneth  everv^  man,  cometh 
into  this  world. 

He  was  in  the  world, 
and  the  world  was  made 
through  Him,  and  the 
world  knew  Him  not.  He 
came  to  His  own  posses- 
sions, and  His  owti  people 
received  Him  not.     But  to 


The  Canon  of  the  Mass. 


159 


tatem  filios  Dei  fieri  :  his 
qui  credunt  iu  uomiue 
ejus,  qui  non  ex  sangnini- 
bus,  neque  ex  voluntate 
caruis,  neque  ex  voluntate 
viri,  sed  ex  Deo  nati  sunt. 
Et  Verbum  caro  factum 
EST  [///V  gennfleciitur\ 
et  habitavit  in  nobis ;  et 
vidimus  gloriam  ejus,  glo- 
riam  quasi  Unigeniti  a 
Patre,  plenum  gratiae  et 
veritatis. 

M.  Deo  gratias. 


as  many  as  received  Him 
He  gave  power  to  become 
children  of  God,  to  those 
who  believe  in  His  name, 
who  are  born  not  of  blood, 
nor  of  the  will  of  the  flesh, 
nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but 
of  God.  And  the  Word 
WAS  MADE  Fi^ESH  ^Heve 
all  kneel '\,  and  dwelt 
among  us ;  and  we  saw  His 
glory,  the  glory  as  of  the 
Only-begotten  of  the  Fa- 
ther, full  of  grace  and  truth. 
R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


U'he.H  a  feast  /alii  on  a  Sunday,  or  other  day  wliicli  has  a  proper 
Gospel  of  lis  own,  the  Gospel  of  the  day  is  read  instead  of  the  Gos- 
pel of  St.  John. 


^^-^ 


i6o 


Speciai,  Prayers. 


SPECIAL    PRAYERS. 


The  Te  Deinn  I  an  damns. 

VJ^  E  Deum  laudamus  :  *  //|  I    E    praise    Thee,    O 

^-'^      te    Dominum    cou-  God :  we  acknow- 

fitemur.  ledge  Thee  to  be  the  Lord, 

Te    aetenium    Patrem  *  All  the  earth  doth  wor- 

omnis  terra  veueratur.  ship    Thee  :     the     Father 
everlasting. 

Tibi  omues  angeli,  *  tibi  To  Thee  all  Angels  :  to 

coeli,    et    uuiversae    potes-  X^^ee  the  Heavens  and  all 

tates  :  the  I'owers  therein  : 

Tibi   cherubim   et    sera-  To   Thee  the  Cherubim 

phim,    ♦    incessabili    voce  and   Seraphim  ;    cry  with 

proclamant  :  unceasing  voice  : 

Sanctus,    sanctus,    sane-  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  :  Lord 

tus,    *  Dominus   Deus  Sa-  God  of  Hosts, 
baoth : 

Pleni   sunt   coeli  et   ter-  The     heavens    and    the 

ra     *     majestatis     glori^e  earth  are  full  :  of  the  ma- 

tuae.  jesty  of  Thy  glory. 

Te  gloriosus  *  Apostolo-  Thee  tlie  liflorious  choir  : 
rum  chorus. 


Te  Prophetarum  *  lau- 
dabilis  numerus. 

Te  ]\Iartynnn  candida- 
tus  *  laudat  exercitus. 

Tc     per     orbem     terra- 


of  the  Apostles, 

Thee  the  admirable  com- 
pany :  of  the  Prophets, 

Thee  the  white-robed 
ami}'  of  Martyrs  :  praise. 

Thee  the  Holv   Church 


nnn    *    sancta     confitetur  throughout  all  the  world  : 

Ecclesia.  doth  acknowledge. 

Patrem  *  immensae  ma  The  Father :   of  infinite 

jestatis.  Majesty. 


SpeciaIv  Prayers. 


i6i 


Veneranduin  tuum  ve- 
rum  *  et  unicum  Filium. 

Sanctum  quoque  *  Para- 
clitum  Spiritum. 

Tu  Rex  gloriae,  *  Chris- 
te. 

Tu  Patris  *  sempiternus 
es  Filius. 

Tu  ad  liberandum  sus- 
cepturus  hominem,  *  non 
horruisti  Virginis  uterum. 

Tu  devicto  mortis  acu- 
leo,  *  aperuisti  credenti- 
bus  regua  coelorum. 

Tu  ad  dexteram  Dei  se- 
des,  *  in  gloria  Patris. 

Judex  crederis  *  esse 
venturus. 

t  Te  ergo  quaesumus, 
tuis  famulis  subveni,  * 
quos  pretioso  sanguine  re- 
demisti. 

Sterna  fac  cum  vSanc- 
tis  tuis,  *  in  gloria  nume- 
rari. 

Salvum  fac  populum  tu- 


Thine  adorable,  true  ; 
and  only  Son. 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost : 
the  Paraclete. 

Thou  art  the  King  of 
Glory  :  O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting 
Son  :  of  the  Father. 

Thou  having  taken  upon 
Thee  to  deliver  man  :  didst 
not  abhor  the  Virgin's 
womb. 

Thou  having  overcome 
the  sting  of  death  :  didst 
open  to  believers  the  king- 
dom of  heaven. 

Thou  gittest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  :  in  the  glory 
of  the  Father. 

We  believe  that  Thou 
shalt  come  :  to  be  our 
Judge. 

We  beseech  Thee,  there- 
fore, help  Thy  servants ; 
whom  Thou  hast  redeem- 
ed with  Thy  precious 
Blood. 

Make  them  to  be  num- 
bered with  Thy  Saints :  in 
glory  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  peo- 


t  During  this  petition  it  is  usual  to  kneel. 


t62 


Special  Prayers. 


uin,  Domine,  *  et  benedic 
lix'reditati  tuae. 

Et  rege  eos,  et  extolle 
illos,  *  usque  in  ceteruum. 

Per  siugulos  dies  *  beue- 
dicimus  te. 

Et  laudamus  nomen  tu- 
uin  in  saeculum,  *  et  in 
saeculum  saeculi. 

Dignare,     Domine,     die 


isto, 


sine    peccato    nos 


custodire. 

Miserere  uostri,  Domi- 
ne, *  miserere  nostri. 

Fiat  misericordia  tua,  Do- 
mine, super  nos  :  *  quem- 
admodum  speravimus  in  te. 

In  te,  Domine,  spera- 
vi  :  *  nou  coufuudar  in 
oeternum. 


pie  :  and  bless  Thine  in- 
heritance. 

Govern  them  :  and  lift 
them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  :  vre  bless 
Thee. 

And  we  praise  Thy  name 
for  ever  :  and  world  with- 
out end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  this 
day  :  to  keep  us  without 
sin. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O 
Lord  ;  have  mercy  on  us. 

Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord, 
be  upon  us :  as  we  have 
hoped  in  Thee. 

O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I 
hoped  :  let  me  never  be 
confounded. 


^r/ut  pnoiic    1  hunkigtving  liir'  /nnoiiin^  f>ra\< 


BENEDICTUS  es,  Do- 
mine, Dens  Patrum 
nostrorum. 

/t*.  VX  lauda1)ilis,  et  glori- 
osus  in  saecula. 

V.  Benedicamus  Patrem 
et  Filium,  cum  Sancto 
Spiritu. 


BLEvSvSED    art   Thou, 
O  Lord,  the  God  of 
our  fathers. 

J\.  And  worth}'  to  be 
praised,  and  glorified  for 
ever. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Fa- 
ther and  the  Sou,  with  the 
Holy  Ghost. 


Speciai,  Prayers.  163 

R.  Ivaudemus  et  super-  R.  Let    us    praise    and 

exaltemus    eum   iu    saecu-  exalt  Him    above   all  for 

la.  ever. 

V.    Beuedictus    es,    Do-  V.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O 

mine  Deus,  in  firmamento  Lord,  in  the  firmament  of 

coeli.  heaven. 

R.  Bt  laudabilis,  et  glori-  R.  And    worthy    to    be 

osus,  et  superexaltatus  in  praised,  and  glorified,  and 

ssecula.  exalted  above  all  for 
ever. 

V.  Beuedic,  anima  mea,  V.  Bless    the    Lord,    O 

Domino.  my  soul. 

R.  Et  noli  oblivisci  om-  R.  And   forget    not    all 

nes  retributiones  ejus.  His  benefits. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora-  V.  O     Lord,    hear    my 

tionem  meam.                 '  prayer. 

R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  R.  And  let  my  cry  come 

te  veniat.  unto  Thee. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.  V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Oremui.  Let  us  pray. 

\\  EUS,     cujus    miseri-  C\  GOD,  whose  mercies 

"^""^     cordise      non      est  are    without    num- 

numerus,    et  bonitatis  in-  ber,    and  the   treasure  of 

fiuitus   est  thesaurus  :   pi-  whose  goodness  is  infinite  : 

issimae  majestati   tuae   pro  we  render  thanks  to  Thy 

coUatis   donis  gratias  agi-  most  gracious  Majesty  for 

mus,     tuam     semper     cle-  the  gifts  Thou  hast  bestow- 

mentiam      exorautes,      ut  ed  upon  us,  evermore  be- 

qui    petentibus    postulata  seeching     Thy     clemency 


1 64 


Speciai.  Prayers. 


concedis,  eosdem   non  de-    that  as  Thou  dost  grant  the 

serens,   ad   prsemia   futura    petitions  of  them  that  ask 

disponas.  Thee,  so,  never  forsaking 

them.   Thou   wilt  prepare 

them    for   the    rewards   to 

come. 


"TpV  EUS,  qui  corda  fideli- 
r-*— '  um  Sancti  Spiritus 
illustratione  docuisti  :  da 
nobis  in  eodem  vSpiriLu 
recta  sapere,  et  de  ejus 
semper  consolatione  gau- 
dere. 


OGOD,  who  didst  teach 
the  hearts  of  Thy 
faithful  by  the  light  of 
Th}-  Holy  Spirit :  grant  us, 
b}-  the  same  Spirit,  to  have 
a  right  judgment  in  all 
things,  and  evermore  to  re- 
joice in  His  holy  comfort. 


*T~\  EUS,  qui  neminem 
*^^  in  te  sperantem  ni- 
mium  affligi  permittis,  sed 
pium  precibus  prtestas  au- 
ditum  :  pro  postulationi- 
bus  nostris,  votisque  sus- 
ceptis  gratias  agimus,  te 
piissime  deprecantes,  ut  a 
cunctis  semper  muniamur 
adversis.  Per  Dominum 
nostrum  Jesum  Christum 
Filium  tuuni,  qui  tecum 
vi\nt  et  regnat,  in  uuitate 
Spiritus  Sancti  Deus,  per 
omnia  Scccula  saeculorum. 
R.  Amen. 


f~\  GOD,  who  sufferest 
^-^  none  that  hope  in 
Thee  to  be  afflicted  over- 
much, but  dost  turn  a 
gracious  ear  unto  their 
prayers  :  we  render  Thee 
thanks  for  having  heard 
our  supplications  and  vows; 
most  humbly  beseeching 
Thee  that  we  may  ever- 
more l^e  protected  from  all 
adversities.  Through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 


R.  Amen. 


OccASiONAi,  Prayers.  165 

OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS. 

For  the  Whole  Church. 
Defend  us,  O  Lord  (p.  121). 

For  all  Orders  of  Ecclesiastics. 
Almighty  and  Everlasting  God  (p.  121). 

For  I  he  Pope. 
O  God,  the  Pastor  (p.  122). 

For  Bishops,  and  the  People  committed  to  thevi. 

^y-y^IvMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  who  alone 
fS^^  doest  great  wonders,  send  down  upon  Thy  ser- 
vants, and  the  congregations  committed  unto  them,  the 
spirit  of  Thy  sa\4ng  grace  ;  and  that  they  may  truly 
please  Thee,  pour  forth  upon  them  the  continual  dew 
of  Thy  blessing. 

For  the  Bishop  of  the  Diocese. 

y^  RANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  Thy  servant 
Vr)  our  Bishop,  that,  by  preaching  and  doing  such 
things  as  are  right,  he  may  by  the  example  of  good 
works  edify  the  minds  of  those  under  his  authority, 
and  receive  of  Thee,  most  tender  Shepherd,  an  ever- 
lasting recompense  and  reward. 

For  a  Congregation  or  Family. 
Defend,  we  beseech  Thee  (p.  243). 


1 66  Occasion Ai,  Prayrrs. 

For  the  Preset-i'ation  of  Concord  in  a  Congregation. 

OGOD,  the  Giver  of  peace  aud  Lover  of  cliarit}-, 
grant  to  Thy  servants  true  concord  aud  iniion 
with  Thy  holy  will,  that  we  may  be  delivered  from 
all  temptations  which  assault  us. 


Against  the  Persecutors  of  the  Church. 

fr\  BRClFUIJvY  hear,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee, 
^^'•^  the  prayers  of  Thy  Church  :  that  all  adver- 
sities and  errors  being  done  away,  we  may  serve  Thee 
with  a  pure  and  undisturbed  devotion. 


hi  any  Necessity. 
O  God,  our  refuge  and  strength  (p.  752). 

///  (Diy  Trihu/afion. 

f~\  ALMIGHTY  God,  despise  not  Thy  people  who 
^-^  cry  unto  Thee  in  their  affliction  ;  but,  for  the 
glory  of  Thy  name,  turn  away  Thine  anger,  and  help 
us  in  our  tribulations. 

///  Ti)ne  of  Famine  or  Pestilence. 

/^  RANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  an  answer  to 
^-'^  our  hearty  supplications  ;  and.  Thy  wrath  being 
appeased,  tuni  away  from  us  this  famine  (or  pestilence), 
that  the  hearts  of  men  may  know  that  these  scourges 
proceed  from  Thine  anger,  and  cease  by  Thy  mercy. 


OccASioNAi,  Prayers.  167 

For  Ram. 

OGOD,  in  whom  we  live,  and  move,  and  are,  grant 
us  seasonable  rain  ;  that  we,  enjoying  a  suffi- 
ciency of  support  in  this  life,  may  with  more  confi- 
dence strive  after  the  things  which  are  eternal. 


For  Fair'Weather. 

"Tp^  BAR  us,  O  Ivord,  who  cry  unto  Thee,  and  grant 
r*— G  fair  weather  to  us.  Thy  suppliant  servants  ;  that 
we,  who  are  justl}^  afflicted  for  our  sins,  may  by  Thy 
preventing  pity  find  mercy. 


For  the  ^ift  of  Tears. 

"-jTt  IvMIGHTY  and  most  Merciful  God,  who  didst 
<v^-*->  cause  a  fount  of  living  water  to  spring  out  of  a 
rock,  for  Thy  people  in  their  thirst :  draw  forth  tears 
of  compunction  from  our  stony  hearts  ;  that  we  may 
weep  over  our  sins,  and  by  Thy  mercy  deserve  to 
obtain  pardon  for  the  same. 


For  Forg^iveness  of  Sins. 

i^  GOD,  who  rejectest  none  that  come  unto  Thee, 
^^  but  in  loving-kindness  art  appeased  even  with 
the  greatest  sinners  who  repent :  mercifully  regard  our 
prayers  in  our  humiliation,  and  enlighten  our  hearts, 
that  we  may  be  able  to  fulfil  Thy  commandments. 


i68  OccASiONAi.  Prayers. 


For  the  Tempted  and  Afflicted. 

OGOD,  who  justifiest  the  ungodly,  and  -wnllest  not 
the  death  of  a  sinner  :  we  humbly  entreat  Thy 
Majesty  to  protect  Thy  sen-ants,  who  trust  in  Thy 
mercy,  with  Thy  heavenly  assistance,  and  preserve 
them  b}'  Th\'  continual  protection  ;  that  they  may  con- 
stantly ser^-e  Thee,  and  by  no  temptation  be  separated 
from  Thee. 


Against  Evil  Thoughts. 

^TT^LMIGHTY  and  most. Merciful  God,  graciously 
(^,— L,  hearken  unto  our  prayers  :  and  free  our  hearts 
from  the  temptations  of  evnl  thoughts  ;  that  we  ma}' 
worthily  become  a  fit  habitation  for  Thy  Holy  Spirit. 


For  the  gift  of  Continence. 
Inflame,  O  Lord  (p.  311). 

For  the  gift  of  Humility. 

OGOD,  who  resistest  the  proud,  and  givest  grace  to 
the  humble :  grant  us  the  virtue  of  true  humil- 
ity, whereof  Thine  Only-begotten  showed  in  Himself 
a  pattern  for  Thy  faithful  ;  that  we  may  never  by  our 
pride  provoke  Thine  aiiger,  but  rather  by  our  meek- 
ness receive  the  riches  of  Thy  grace. 


Occasional  Prayers.    '  169 

For  the  gift  of  Patience. 

f~\  GOD,  who  didst  crush  the  pride  of  the  enemy  by 
^■^^  the  long-suffering  of  Thine  Only-begotten  Son  : 
grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  worthil}'  recall 
those  things  which  in  His  tender  love  He  bore  for  us  ; 
and  thus  following  His  example  may  patiently  endure 
all  our  adversities. 

For  the  gift  of  Charity. 

/^  GOD,  who  makest  all  things  to  work  together  for 
^""'^  good  unto  those  who  love  Thee :  give  to  our 
hearts  the  lasting  affection  of  Thy  love  ;  that  such 
desires  as  are  inspired  by  Thee  may  never  be  changed 
by  any  temptation. 

For  those  at  Sea. 

C\  GOD,  who  didst  bring  our  fathers  through  the 
^^^  Red  Sea,  and  bear  them  through  the  great 
waters  singing  praises  unto  Thy  name  :  we  humbly  be- 
seech Thee  to  vouchsafe  to  turn  away  all  adversities 
from  Thy  servants  at  sea,  and  to  bring  them  with  a 
calm  voyage  unto  the  haven  where  they  would  be. 

For  Heretics  and  Schismatics. 

r\  AIvMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  who  hast 
^■^^  compassion  on  all,  and  wouldst  not  that  any 
should  perish  :  favorably  look  down  upon  all  those 
who  are  seduced  by  the  deceit  of  Satan ;  that,  all  he- 
retical impiety  being  removed,  the  hearts  of  such  as  en- 
may  repent  and  return  to  the  unity  of  Thy  truth. 


I70  •   OccASioNAi,  Prayers. 

For  Jews. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  Everlastiug  God,  who  repellest 
uot  from  Thy  luercy  eveu  the  perfidious  Jews ; 
hear  the  prayer  which  we  offer  for  the  bUudness  of 
that  people  ;  that  the  Hght  of  Thy  truth,  Christ  our 
Lord,  beiug  known  to  them,  they  may  be  delivered 
from  their  darkness. 

For  pagans. 

f^  ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  who  desirest 
^^    not  the  death  but  the   life  of  sinners  :  merci- 
fully accept  om*  prayers,  and,  delivering  pagans  from 
the  worship  of  idols,  unite  them  to  Thy  Church,  to  the 
praise  and  honor  of  Thy  glorious  name. 


For  our  Friends. 

f^  GOD,  who,  by  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  hast 
^^  poured  into  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful  the  gifts 
of  charity  :  grant  to  Thy  sen.^ants  and  handmaids,  for 
whom  we  implore  Thy  mercy,  health  both  of  body  and 
soul ;  that  they  may  love  Thee  with  all  their  strength, 
and  cheerfully  perform  those  things  which  are  pleasing 
unto  Thee. 

For  Enemies. 

OGOD,  the  lover  and  preserver  of  peace  and  char- 
ity :  grant  unto  all  our  enemies  peace  and  true 
charity  ;  give  them  remission  of  all  their  sins,  and  by 
Thy  power  deliver  us  from  their  snares. 


OCCASIONAI,   PrAYKRS. 


A  Short  Recommendation  to  God. 

INTO  the  hauds  of  Thy  unspeakable  mercy,  O  Lord, 
I  commeud  my  soul  aud  body  ;  my  senses,  my 
words,  my  thoughts,  and  all  my  actions,  with  all  the 
necessities  of  my  body  and  soul ;  my  going  forth  and 
my  coming  in  ;  my  faith  and  conversation  ;  the  course 
and  end  of  my  life ;  the  day  aud  hour  of  my  death  ; 
my  rest  and  resurrection  with  the  Saints  and  Klect. 

For  the  Sick. 

Almighty  and  Eternal  God  (p.  496). 

For  a  Sick  Person  near  Death. 

"fX  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  preserver  of 
evA-*-.  souls,  who  dost  correct  those  whom  Thou  dost 
love,  and  for  their  amendment  dost  tenderly  chastise 
those  whom  Thou  dost  receive,  we  call  upon  Thee,  O 
Lord,  to  bestow  Thy  healing,  that  the  soul  of  Thy  ser- 
vant, at  the  hour  of  its  departure  from  the  body,  may 
by  the  hands  of  Thy  holy  Angels  be  presented  without 
spot  unto  Thee. 

For  the  Dead. 

Almighty,  Everlasting  God  (p.  269). 

A  Prayer  before  Stiidv  or  Instructions. 

XNCOMPREHENSIBLE  Creator,  the  true  Fountain 
of   light   and    only   Author   of    all    knowledge : 
vouchsafe,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  enlighten  our  under- 


172  OccASiONAi,  Prayers. 

standings,  and  to  remove  from  us  all  darkness  of  sin 
and  ignorance.  [Thou,  who  niakest  eloquent  the 
tongiies  of  those  that  want  utterance,  direct  our  tongues, 
and  pour  on  our  lips  the  grace  of  Thy  blessing.  ]  Give 
us  a  diligent  and  obedient  spirit,  quickness  of  appre- 
hension, capacity  of  retaining,  and  the  powerful  as- 
sistance of  Thy  holy  grace  ;  that  what  we  hear  or 
learn  we  may  apply  to  Thy  honor  and  the  eternal  sal- 
vation of  our  own  souls. 

For  a  Husband  or  Wife, 

O  gracious  Father  (p.  435). 
O  merciful  Lord  (p.  451). 
O  merciful  God  (p.  452). 

Prayers  of  Parents,    for  themselves  and  Jor  their 
Children. 

Almighty  God,  the  Father  (p.  453). 

r\  FATHER  of  mankind,  who  hast  given  unto  me 
^"'^  these  my  children,  and  committed  them  to  my 
charge  to  bring  them  up  for  Thee,  and  to  prepare  them 
for  everlasting  life  :  assist  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace, 
that  I  may  be  able  to  fulfil  this  most  sacred  duty  and 
stewardship.  Teach  me  both  what  to  give  and  what 
to  \nthhold  ;  when  to  reprove  and  when  to  forbear  ; 
make  me  to  be  gentle,  yet  firm  ;  considerate  and  wr.tch- 
ful  ;  and  deliver  me  equally  from  the  weakness  of  in- 
dulgence, and  the  excess  of  severity  ;  and  grant  that, 
both  by  word  and  example,  I  may  be  careful  to  lead 
them  in  the  ways  of  msdom  and  true  piety,  so  that  at 


OccAsioNAi,  Prayers.  173 

last  I  may,  with  them,  be  admitted  to  the  unspeakable 
joys  of  our  true  home  iu  heaven,  in  the  company  of 
the  blessed  Angels  and  Saints. 


OHEAVENIvY  Father,  I  commend  my  children 
unto  Thee.  Be  Thou  their  God  and  Father ;  and 
mercifully  supply  whatever  is  wanting  iu  me  through 
frailty  or  negligence.  Strengthen  them  to  overcome 
the  corruptions  of  the  world,  to  resist  all  solicitations 
to  e\dl,  whether  from  within  or  without ;  and  deliver 
them  from  the  secret  snares  of  the  enemy.  Pour  Thy 
grace  into  their  hearts,  and  confirm  and  multiply  in 
them  the  gifts  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  daily 
grow  in  grace  and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ ;  and  so,  faithfully  serNdng  Thee  here,  may  come 
to  rejoice  in  Thy  presence  hereafter. 

A  Child's  Prayer. 

/^  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  unto  me  my 
^-^  father  and  mother,  and  made  them  to  be  an 
image  of  Thine  authority,  and  love,  and  tender  watch- 
fulness ;  and  hast  commanded  me  to  love,  and  honor, 
and  obey  them  in  all  things  :  give  me  grace  cheerfully 
and  with  my  whole  heart  to  keep  this  Thy  law.  Help 
me  to  love  them  fervently,  to  honor  them  truly,  to 
yield  a  ready  obedience  to  their  commands,  to  comply 
with  their  wishes,  to  study  their  happiness  in  every- 
thing, and  to  bear  their  rebukes  with  patience  and 
humility.  Deliver  me,  O  God,  from  pride,  rebellion, 
and  wilfulness,  from  passion  and  stu])borniiess,  from 
sloth  and  carelessness.      Make  me  diligent  in  all  my 


174  OccASioNAi,  Prayers. 

duties  and  studies,  and  patient  in  all  my  trials  ;  that  so 
li\-ing,  I  may  deserve  to  be  Thy  child,  who  art  our 
Father  in  Heaven. 

A  Prayer  for  Choosing  a  State  of  Life. 

C\  LORD,  I  beseech  Thee  to  grant  me  Thy  divine 
^""^  light,  that  I  may  know  the  designs  of  Thy  pro- 
\'idence  concerning  me,  and  that,  filled  with  a  sincere 
desire  for  my  soul's  salvation,  I  may  saj-,  with  the  young 
man  in  the  Gospel  :  What  must  I  do  to  be  saved  ?  All 
states  of  life  are  before  me  ;  but,  still  undecided  what 
to  do,  I  await  Thy  commands,  I  offer  myself  to  Thee 
without  restriction,  without  reser^'e,  with  a  most  per- 
fect submission. 

Far  be  it  from  me,  O  Lord,  to  oppose  the  order  of 
Thy  wisdom,  and,  unfaithful  to  the  inspiration  of  Thy 
grace,  to  strive  to  subject  the  will  of  the  Creator  to  the 
caprice  of  the  creature.  It  is  not  for  the  ser\'ant  to 
choose  the  way  in  which  he  will  serve  his  master  :  do 
Thou  lay  upon  me  what  commands  Thou  pleasest.  JSFy 
lot  is  in  Thy  hands.  I  make  no  exception,  lest  per- 
chance what  I  except  be  that  which  Thou  wiliest, 
and  because  I  am  too  short-sighted  to  discover  in  the 
future  the  different  obstacles  I  shall  meet  with,  if,  with- 
out Thy  guidance,  I  make  myself  the  arbiter  of  my  own 
conduct.  Speak,  Lord,  to  my  soul  ;  speak  to  me  as 
Thou  didst  to  the  youthful  Samuel  :  Speak,  Lord  ;  for 
Thy  se}~'ant  heareth.  I  cast  myself  at  Th^'  feet,  and  I 
am  ready,  if  it  be  Thy  will,  to  sacrifice  nu'^elf  as  a  vic- 
tim to  Thee  for  the  remainder  of  my  days,  in  such  wise 
as  Thou  shalt  deem  most  worthy  of  Thy  greatness. 
O  my  God,   inspire  the  affections   of  my   parents, 


OccASioNAiv  Prayers.  175 

and  guide  their  projects  according  to  the  counsels  of 
Thy  wisdom.  Lord,  I  sincerely  desire  to  consult  Thee 
who  art  the  Eternal  Truth  ;  grant  that  my  parents  also 
may  submit  themselves  to  its  decrees,  faithfully  and 
wdthout   reserv^e. 

A  Prayer  in  Times  of  Threatened  Calamity. 

C\  JKvSUS  CHRIST,  we  call  upon  Thee,  Holy,  Im- 
mortal God.     Have  mercy  upon  us  and  upon  all 
men.     Purify  us  by  Thy  holy  Blood,  forgive  us  by  Thy 
holy  Blood,  save  us  by  Thy  holy  Blood,  now  and  for 
ever.     Amen. 

For  Civil  Authorities. 

We  pray  Thee,  O  x-^lmighty  and  Eternal  God  (p.  56). 


A  UNIVERSAL  PRAYER. 

For  all  Thijigs  Necessary  to  Salvation. 

(Composed  by  Pope  Clement  XI.,   a.d.  1721.) 

C\  MY  God,  I  believe  in  Thee  ;  do  Thou  strengthen 

my  faith.     All  my  hopes  are  in  Thee ;  do  Thou 

secure  them.     I  love  Thee  ;  teach  me  to  love  Thee 

daily  more  and  more.     I  am  sorry  that  I  have  offended 

Thee  ;  do  Thou  increase  \\\y  sorrov/. 

I  adore  Thee  as  my  first  beginning ;  I  aspire  after 
Thee  as  my  last  end.  I  give  Thee  thanks  as  ni}^  con- 
stant benefactor  ;  I  call  upon  Thee  as  my  sovereign 
protector. 


176  Occasional  Prayers. 

Vouchsafe,  O  uiy  God,  to  conduct  me  by  Thy  wis- 
dom, to  restrain  me  by  Thy  justice,  to  comfort  me  by 
Thy  mercy,  to  defend  me  by  Thy  power. 

To  Thee  I  desire  to  consecrate  all  my  thoughts, 
words,  actions,  and  sufferings ;  that  henceforward  I 
may  think  of  Thee,  speak  of  Thee,  refer  all  my  actions 
to  Thy  greater  glory,  and  suffer  willingly  whatever 
Thou  shalt  appoint. 

Lord,  I  desire  that  in  all  things  Thy  will  may  be 
done,  because  it  is  Thy  \\i\\,  and  in  the  manner  that 
Thou  wnllest. 

I  beg  of  Thee  to  enlighten  my  understanding,  to  in- 
flame my  will,  to  purify  my  body,  and  to  sanctify  my 
soul. 

Give  me  strength,  O  my  God,  to  expiate  my  offences, 
to  overcome  my  temptations,  to  subdue  my  passions, 
and  to  acquire  the  virtues  proper  for  my  state. 

Fill  my  heart  with  tender  affection  for  Thy  goodness, 
hatred  of  my  faults,  love  of  my  neighbor,  and  con- 
tempt of  the  world. 

Let  me  alwa3's  remember  to  be  submissive  to  my 
superiors,  courteous  to  my  inferiors,  faithful  to  my 
friends,  and  charitable  to  my  enemies. 

Assist  me  to  overcome  sensuality  by  mortification, 
avarice  by  almsdeeds,  anger  by  meekness,  and  tepidit}' 
by  devotion. 

O  my  God,  make  me  prudent  in  my  undertakings, 
courageous  in  dangers,  patient  in  affliction,  and  humble 
in  prosperity. 

Grant  that  I  ma}-  be  ever  attentive  at  m}"  prayers, 
temperate  at  my  meals,  diligent  in  my  employments, 
and  constant  in  my  resolutions. 

Let  my  conscience  be  ever  upright  and  pure,  my  ex- 


OccASioNAi,  Prayers. 


177 


terior  modest,  my  conversation  edifying,  and  my  de- 
portment regular. 

Assist  me,  that  I  may  continually  labor  to  overcome 
nature,  to  correspond  with  Thy  grace,  to  keep  Thy 
commandments,  and  to  work  out  my  salvation. 

Discover  to  me,  O  my  God,  the  nothingness  of  this 
world,  the  greatness  of  heaven,  the  shortness  of  time, 
and  the  length  of  eternity. 

Grant  that  I  may  prepare  for  death  ;  that  I  may  fear 
Thy  judgments,  escape  hell,  and  in  the  end  obtain 
heaven  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Ivord.       Amen, 


(^LA^^^^&i^  G) 


\Dc9per3. 


HE  public  prayers  of  the  Church,  other  than 
those  in  the  great  Sacrifice  of  the  Mass,  are 
contained  in  the  Breviary.  The  whole  Office 
for  each  day  consists  of  Matins  and  Lauds  ; 
Prime,  Tierce,  Sext,  and  None  (the  pray- 
ers for  the _firsf,  third,  sixth,  and  ninth  hours, 
the  old  Roman  division  of  the  day);  Vespers 
and  Compline.  This  Office  was  originally 
chanted  daily  by  the  faithful,  and  is  still 
;     ~    '       '  chanted  b\-  some  religious  Orders,  the  pre- 

-  ser\-ers  of  primitive  tradition  and  fer\'or.    It 

J---:     .  =  is  daily  recited  by  the  ClergA- ;  and  on  Sun- 

days and  Holydays  the  Vespers  are  publicly 
chanted  as  part  of  the  solemn  worship  of  the 
day,  to  enable  the  faithful  to  join  in  so  holj' 
and  venerable  a  form  of  prayer. 

All  the  parts  of  the  Office  consist  of  Psalms  and  Canticles  from 
the  Holy  Scripture,  with  lessons  also  from  Scripture,  or  the  Holy 
Fathers,  and  appropriate  to  the  da\-. 

The  Psalms  in  the  Vespers  for  Sunday  are  the  109th  and  the 
following,  including  the  113th,  although  ven,*  frequently  the  ii6th 
is  substituted  for  the  last  of  these.  This  series  of  Psalms  is  most 
suitable  to  the  ordinan.-  want*;  of  the  Church  on  her  weekly  Festi- 
vals. The  first  is  a  kind  of  commemoration  of  all  the  great  Mys- 
teries of  our  Redemption  ;  the  .second  alludes  to  the  praise  of  God 
in  the  CO ng legation  ;  the  third  commemorates  the  graces  and  pri- 
vileges of  the  just ;  the  fourth  is  a  Psalm  of  praise,  as  is  also  that 
substituted  occasionally  for  the  fifth  ;  the  fifth  celebrates  the  de- 
liverance of  the  Israelites  from  Kg>'ptian  bondage.  All  are  pro- 
phecies of  our  Lord  and  of  His  Immaculate  Mother,  as  well  as  of 
the  Church.  In  them  we  sing  the  praises  of  Christ,  our  Lord,  as 
Priest  forever,  offering  Sacrifice,  like  Melchisedech,  in  the  form  of 
bread  and  wine  ;  as  Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings ;  as  true  to 
178 


Vespers.  179 


His  promises  of  ever  abiding  by  His  Church,  investing  her  with 
miraculous  powers  ;  and  ever  spreading  the  mystic  Banquet :  in 
them  we  praise  Him  as  our  Redeemer  and  our  God,  whom  we 
adore  ;  in  them  we  praise  that  Immaculate  Virgin— the  joyful 
moUier  of  children — and  with  her  raise  our  hearts  and  voices  to 
glorify  God. 

It  is  not,  then,  an  unmeaning  Service,  but  one  most  appropriate 
and  consoling.  Hence,  though  it  is  not  of  obligation  to  attend 
Vespers,  as  it  is  to  hear  Mass,  all  the  Saints  and  spiritual  writers 
of  the  Church  urge  the  faithful  to  be  present  at  this  Office  with 
piety  and  devotion.  For  there  is  always  more  benefit  and  com- 
fort to  be  derived  from  the  public  Ofiices  of  the  Church  than  from 
private  devotions,  God  having  ordained  that  Communion  of  pray- 
ers should  always  have  the  preference. 


VESPERS    FOR    SUNDAY. 

The  Priest,  with  his  attendants,  enters  the  sanctuary,  and,  kneeling 
before  the  Altar,  recites  the  following  prayer  : 


ej9L 


PERI,    Domine,    os  /^    LORD,    opeu    Thou 

meum  ad   benedi-  ^^     my    mouth    that    I 

ceudtim    nomeii    sauctum  may  bless  Thy  Holy  Name  ; 

tuum  :  munda  quoque  cor  cleanse  my  heart  from  all 

meum   ab   omnilnis  vanis,  vain,  evil,   and  wandering 

perversis,  et  alienis  cogita-  thotights  ;    enlighten    my 

tionibus  :  intellectum  illu-  understanding ;  kindle  my 

mina,   affectum  inflamma,  affections,      that     I     may 

ut    digne,    attente,   ac   de-  worthily,    attentively,  and 

vote  hoc  Officium  recitare  devoutly  recite  this  office, 

valeam,  et  exaudiri  merear  and    may    deserve     to    be 

ante    conspectum    divinse  heard  before  the  presence 


iSo 


Vespers. 


Majestatis  tuae.  Per  Chris- 
tum Doiuinum  nostrum. 

R.  Amen. 

Domiue,  in  unione  illius 
divinse     iutentionis,     qua 


of  Thy  divine  IVInjesty. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 

Lord,  in  union  with  that 
divine  intention  wherewith 


Ipse  m  terris  laudes  Deo  Thou  didst  Thyself  praise 
persolvisti,  has  tibi  Horas  God  while  on  earth,  I  offer 
persolvo.  these  Hours  unto  Thee. 


The  Celebrant  and  his  atUndants  then  proceed  to  the  bench,  on  the 
Epistle  sidt  of  the  sanctuary ;  and  after  saying  in  silence  the 
Our  Father  and  the  Hail  Mars-,  the  Celebrant  intones  : 


'~T~\'EVS,    in    adjutorium  /^OME  unto   my  help, 

1"^          meum  intende.  ^^      O  God. 

7^.  Domine,  ad  adjuvan-  7^.  O  Lord,  make  haste 

dum  me  festina.  to  help  me. 

V.   Gloria  Patri,  et  Filio,  T.  Glor>'  be  to  the  Fa- 

et  Spiritui  Sancto.  ther,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost. 

J?.  Sicut  erat  in  princi-  /?.  As  it  was  in  the  be- 

pio,    et  nunc,    et   semper,  ginning,  is  now,  and  ever 

et    in   saecula  scecnlorum.  shall     be,    world    without 

Amen.     Alleluia.  end.     Amen.     Allelnia. 


r- 


oni  Septuatfesima  to  Palm  Sunday,  inclusively,  is  said  ■ 


Laus  tibi,   Domine,  Rex        Praise  to  Thee,  O  Lord, 
aeternae  gloriic.  I^ing  of  eternal  glory.  I 


Ant.  Dixit  Dominus. 


AtiL  The  Lord  said. 


Vkspers. 


i8i 


fn  Easter-tide  the  Psalms  are  all  said  under  this  one  Antiphon; 
Alleluia. 


Psalm  log. 


^T^IXIT  Doininus  Do- 
A^  mino  meo  :  *  Sede 
a  dextris  meis  : 

Donee  ponam  inimicos 
tuos  *  scabellum  pedum 
tuonim. 

Virgam  virtutis  tuae  emit- 
tet  Dominus  ex  Siou :  * 
dominare  in  medio  inimi- 
corum  tuorum. 

Tecum  principium  iu 
die  virtutis  tuae  in  splen- 
doribus  Sanctorum  :  *  ex 
utero  ante  luciferum  genui 
te. 

Juravit  Dominus,  et  non 
poenitebit  eum  ;  *  Tu  es  sa- 
cerdos  in  seternum  secun- 
dum ordinem  Melchise- 
dech. 

Dominus  a  dextris  tuis  * 
confregit  in  die  irae  suae 
reges. 


^^^  HE  Lord  said  unto  my 
VS>  Lord  :  Sit  Thou  at 
My  right  hand  : 

Until  I  make  Thine  ene- 
mies :  Thy  foot-stool. 

The  Lord  will  send  forth 
the  sceptre  of  Thy  power 
out  of  Sion  :  rule  Thou  in 
the  midst  of  Thine  ene- 
mies. 

Thine  shall  be  dominion 
in  the  day  of  Thy  power, 
amid  the  brightness  of  the 
Saints  :  from  the  womb  be- 
fore the  day-star  have  I 
begotten  Thee. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn, 
and  He  will  not  repent : 
Thou  art  a  priest  for  ever 
after  the  order  of  Melchise- 
dech. 

The  Lord  upon  Thy  right 
hand  :  hath  overthrown 
kings  in  the  day  of  His 
wrath. 


*  The  letters  prefixed  to  the  Vesper  Psalms  are  for  convenience 
in  selecting  them  for  different  Feasts.  See  the  Dirkctory 
(p.  215). 


1 82  Vksprrs. 


Judicabit  in  nalionibus,        He  shall  ju'lgeamongthe 

implebit  ruiuas  :  *conquas-    nations  ;  He  shall  fill  them 

sabit   capita  in  terra  mul-    with  ruins  :  Pie  shall  smite 

torum.  in  sunder  the  heads  in  the 

land  of  many. 

De  torrente  in  via  bi-  He  shall  drink  of  the 
bet,  *  propterea  exaltabit  brook  in  the  way  ;  there- 
capnt.  fore  shall  He  lift  up  His 

head. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 

etc. 

Afit.  Dixit  Domiuus  Do-  Aut.  The  Lord  said  unto 
mino  meo :  Sede  a  dextris  my  Lord  :  Sit  Thou  at  My 
nieis.  right  hand. 

Ant.   Fidelia.  Ant.  Faithful. 


B  Psalm  no. 

COXFITEBOR       tibi,  ^  WILL  praise  Thee,  O 

Domine,      in     toto  A^     Lord,  with  my  whole 

corde  meo  :   *  in  consilio  heart  :  in  the  assembly  of 

jn.storum,      et      congrega-  the  just,  and  in  the  congre- 

tione.  gation. 

Magna  opera  Domini  :  *  Great  are  the  works  of 

exquisita  in  omncs  voluu-  the  Lord  :  sought  out  are 

tates  ejus.  they  according  unto  all  His 
pleasure. 

Confessio  et  magiiificen-  His   work  is  His  prnise 

tia  opus  ejus,  *  et  justitia  ar.d   His   honor :  and   His 

ejus     manet    in    saL'culum  justice   endureth   for    ever 

s:eculi.  and  ever. 

Memoriam  fecit  mirnbi-  A    memorial     hath     the 

liutn  suonun  misericors  et  merciful  and  gracious  Lord 


Vespers. 


183 


niiserator  Dominiis  :    *  es- 
caiii  dedit  timentibus  se. 


Memor  erit  in  saeculum 
testameuti  siii :  *  virtutem 
operuni  suorvim  annuutia- 
bit  populo  suo  : 

,,  Ut  det  illis  baereditatem 
gentium  :  *  opera  manuum 
ejus  Veritas  et  judicium. 

Fidelia  omnia  mandata 
ejus,  confirmata  iu  saecu- 
lum saeculi,  *  facta  in  veri- 
tate  et  sequitate. 

Redemptionem  misit  po- 
pulo suo  :  *  mandavit  in 
aeternum  testamentum  su- 
um. 

Sanctum  et  terribile  no- 
nien  ejus  :  *  initium  sapieu- 
tia,'  timor  Domini. 

Intellectus  bonus  omni- 
bus facientibus  eum  :  *  lau- 
datio  ejus  manet  in  saecu- 
lum saeculi. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 

Ant.  Fidelia  omnia  man- 


made  of  His  marv'ellous 
works  :  He  hath  given 
meat  unto  them  that  fear 
Him. 

He  .shall  ever  be  mind- 
ful of  His  covenant  :  He 
shall  show  forth  to  His 
people  the  power  of  His 
works  : 

That  He  may  give  them 
the  heritage  of  the  gentiles  : 
the  works  of  His  hands  are 
truth  and  judgment. 

All  His  commandments 
are  faithful  :  they  stand 
fast  for  ever  and  ever, 
they  are  done  in  truth  and 
equity. 

He  hath  sent  redemp- 
tion unto  His  people  :  He 
hath  commanded  His  cove- 
nant for  ever. 

Holy  and  terrible  is  His 
name :  the  fear  of  the 
Lord  is  the  beginning  of 
wisdom. 

A  good  understanding 
have  all  they  that  do  there- 
after :  His  praise  endureth 
for  ever  and  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 

Anl.   Faithful     are     all 


i84 


Vespers. 


data    ejus,    confirmata 
saeculum  saeculi. 
Ant.  lu  maiidatis. 


His  commandments  ;  they 
stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever. 
A?it.  In   His  command- 
ments. 


Psalm  III. 


BBATUS  vir,  qui  ti- 
met Dominum  ;  * 
in  maudatis  ejus  volet  ni- 
mis. 

Potens  in  terra  erit  se- 
men ejus  ;  *  generatio  rec- 
torum  benedicetur. 

Gloria  et  divititc  in  domo 
ejus,  *  et  justitia  ejus  manet 
in  saeculum  Sitculi, 

Exortum  est  in  tenebris 
lumen  rectis  ;  *  miscricors, 
et  miserator,  et  Justus. 


Jucundus  homo,  qui  mi- 
seretur  et  commodat,  dis- 
ponet  sermones  suos  in  ju- 
dicio  :  *  quia  in  ruternum 
non  commovebitur. 

In  memoria  ajterna  erit 


BLESSED  is  the  man 
that  feareth  the 
Lord  :  he  shall  delight  ex- 
ceedingly in  His  command- 
ments. 

His  seed  shall  be  mighty 
upon  earth  :  the  genera- 
tion of  the  upright  shall  be 
blessed. 

Glory  and  riches  shall 
be  in  his  house  :  and  his 
justice  endure th  for  ever 
and  ever. 

Unto  the  upright  there 
hath  risen  up  light  in  the 
darkness  :  he  is  merciful, 
and  compassionate,  and 
just. 

Acceptable  is  the  man 
who  is  merciful  and  lend- 
eth  :  he  shall  order  his 
words  with  judgment,  for 
he  shall  not  be  moved  for 
ever. 

The  just  man  shall  be  in 


Vespers. 


185 


Justus  :  *  ab  auditione  mala 
non  timebit. 

Paratuin  cor  ejus  spe- 
rare  iu  Doiniuo,  confirma- 
tuni  est  cor  ejus  ;  *  nou 
comniovebitur  douec  despi- 
ciat  inimicos  suos. 

Dispersit,  dedit  pauperi- 
bus  ;  justitia  ejus  mauet  iu 
saeculum  s.eculi  :  *  cornu 
ejus  exaltabitur  in  gloria. 

Peccator  videbit,  et  iras- 
cetur  ;  dentibus  suis  fremet 
et  tabescet  :  *  desiderium 
peccatorum  peribit, 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 

AnL  Iu  maudatis  ejus 
cupit  uimis. 

AnL  Sit  uomen  Domini. 


everlasting  remembrance  : 
he  shall  not  be  afraid  for 
evil  tidings. 

His  heart  is  ready  to 
hope  in  the  lyord :  his 
heart  is  strengthened,  he 
shall  not  be  moved  until 
he  look  down  upon  his 
enemies. 

He  hath  dispersed  abroad, 
he  hath  given  to  the  poor  ; 
his  justice  endureth  for 
ever  and  ever  :  his  horn 
shall  be  exalted  in  glory. 

The  wicked  shall  see  it 
and  shall  be  wroth ;  he 
shall  gnash  with  his  teeth, 
and  pine  away  :  the  desire 
of  the  wicked  shall  perish. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 

AnL  In  His  command- 
ments He  hath  exceeding 
great  delight. 

AnL  Blessed  be  the 
name. 


D  Psuhn  112. 

'T~"f  AUDATB,  pueri,  Do-  ^T^RAISE  the  Lord,  ye 
<^ —  miuum  :  *  laudate  '■^ —  children  :  praise  ye 
nomen  Domini.  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Sit  nomen  Domini  bene-        Blessed  be  the  name  of 


[86 


Vespers. 


dictum  :  *  ex  hoc  nunc,  et 
usque  in  stcculum. 

A  solis  ortu  usque  ad  oc- 
casuni :  *  laudabile  uoLieu 
Domini. 


Excelsus  super  omues 
gentes  Dominus  :  *  et  su- 
per coelos  gloria  ejus. 

Quis  sicut  Dominus  Dens 
noster,  qui  in  altis  habitat : 
*  et  humilia  respicit  in 
coelo  et  in  terra  ? 


Suscitans  a  terra  inopem  : 
*  et  de  stercore  erigens 
pauperem  : 

Ut  collocet  eum  cum 
principibus  :  *  cum  princi- 
pibus  populi  sui. 

Qui  habitare  facit  steri- 
lem  in  donio  :  *  matrem 
filiorum  kL-tanlem. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 

.-/;//.  vSit  nomen  Domini 
bcnedictum  in  sa^cula. 
Ant.  Nos  qui  vivimus. 


the  Lord :  from  this  time 
forth  for  evermore. 

From  the  rising  up  of 
the  sun  unto  the  going 
down  of  the  same :  the 
name  of  the  Lord  is  worthy 
to  be  praised. 

The  Ljord  is  high  above 
all  nations  :  and  His  glory 
above  the  heavens. 

Who  is  like  unto  the 
Lord  our  God,  who  dwell- 
eth  on  high  :  and  regard- 
eth  the  things  that  are 
lowly  in  heaven  and  on 
earth  ? 

Who  raiseth  up  the  needy 
from  the  earth  :  and  lifteth 
the  poor  out  of  the  dung- 
hill; 

That  He  may  set  him 
with  the  princes :  even 
with  the  princes  of  His 
people. 

Who  maketh  the  bar- 
ren woman  to  dwell  in  her 
house  :  the  joyful  mother 
of  children. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 

Afit.  Blessed  be  the  name 
of  the  Lord  for  evermore. 

Ant.  We  that  live. 


Vespers. 


187 


Psalm  iij. 


IN  exitu  Israel de  ^gyp- 
to  :  *  domus  Jacob  de 


/Tnr'HEN     Israel    came 
^-^^     out  of  Egypt :  the 


populo  barbaro, 


Facta  est  Judaea  saucti 
ficatio  ejus  :  "^"  Israel  potes-    sanctuary 
tas  ejus.  dominion, 

Mare  vidit,  et  fugit :  * 
Jordanis  conversus  est  re- 
trorsum. 

Montes  exultaverunt  ut 
arietes  :  *  et  colles  sicut 
agui  ovium. 


house  of  Jacob  from  among 
a  strange  people, 
Judea    was     made     His 
and  Israel  His 


The  sea  saw  it,  and  fled 
Jordan  was  turned  back. 


Quid  est  tibi,  mare,  quod 
fugisti :  *  et  tu,  Jordanis, 
quia  conversus  es  retror- 
sum  ? 

Montes,   exultastis  sicut 


The  mountains  skipped 
like  rams :  and  the  little 
hills  like  the  lambs  of  the 
flock. 

What  aileth  thee,  O  thou 
sea,  that  thou  fleddest :  and 
thou,  Jordan,  that  thou 
wast  turned  back? 

Ye   mountains,    that  ye 


terra 
cob. 


a  facie    Dei   Ja- 


arietes  :  *  et  colles,   sicut   skipped  like  rams  :  and  ye 
agni  ovium  ?  little  hills,  like  the  lambs 

of  the  flock  ? 
A  facie  Domini  mota  est       At  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  the  earth  was  moved : 
at  the  presence  of  the  God 
of  Jacob. 

Who  turned  the  rock  into 
a  standing  water  :  and  the 
stony  hill  into  a  flowing 
stream. 

Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not 


Qui  convertit  petram  in 
stagna  aquarum  :  *  et  ru- 
pem  in  fontes  aquarum. 

Non  nobis,  Domine,  uou 


Vespers. 


nobis  :  *  sed  noiniui  tuo  da 
gloriani. 

Super  misericordia  tua, 
et  veritate  tua  :  *  nequaudo 
dicant  gentes,  Ubi  est  Deus 
eorum  ? 

Deus  auteni  uoster  iu 
coelo  :  *  omuia  qutecumque 
voluit  fecit. 

Simulacra  gentium  ar- 
geutum  et  aurum  :  *  opera 
manuum  hominum. 

Os  habeut,  etnon  loquen- 
tur :  *  oculos  habent,  et 
uou  \'idebunt. 

Aures  habent,  et  non  au- 
dieut :  *  uares  habent,  et 
non  odorabuut. 

Manus  habeut,  et  uou 
palpabuut ;  pedes  habent, 
et  non  ambulabunt  :  ^'  non 
clamabuut  in  gutture  suo. 

Similes  illis  fiant,  qui  fa- 
ciunt  ea :  *  et  omnes  qui 
confidunt  in  eis. 

Domus  Israel  speravit  in 
Domino:  *  adjutor  eorum 
et  protector  eorum  est. 

Domus  Aaron  speravit  in 
Domino:  *  adjutor  eorum 
et  protector  eorum  est. 


unto  us :  but  unto  Thy 
name  give  the  glory. 

For  Thy  mercy,  and  for 
Thy  truth's  sake  :  lest  the 
gentiles  should  say,  Where 
is  their  God  ? 

But  our  God  is  in  heaven  : 
He  hath  done  all  things 
whatsoever  He  would. 

The  idols  of  the  gentiles 
are  silver  and  gold  :  the 
work  of  the  hands  of  men. 

They  have  mouths,  and 
speak  not :  eyes  have  they, 
and  see  not. 

They  have  ears,  and  hear 
not  :  noses  have  they,  and 
smell  not. 

They  have  hands,  and 
feel  not  :  they  have  feet, 
and  walk  not ;  neither  shall 
the}'  speak  through  their 
throat. 

Let  them  that  make  them 
become  like  unto  them : 
and  all  such  as  put  their 
trust  in  them. 

The  house  of  Israel  hath 
hoped  in  the  Lord  :  lie  is 
their  helper  and  protector. 

The  house  of  Aaron  hath 
hoped  in  the  Lord  :  He  is 
their  helper  and  protector. 


Vespers. 


189 


Qui  timent  Domiuum, 
speraverunt  in  Domino  ;  * 
adjutor  eorum  et  protector 
eorum  est. 

Dominus  memor  fuit 
nostri,  *  et  benedixit  no- 
bis. 

Benedixit  domui  Israel  : 
*  benedixit  domui  Aaron. 

Benedixit  omnibus,  qui 
timent  Dominum  ;  *  pusil- 
lis  cum  majoribus. 

Adjiciat  Dominus  super 
vos  :  *  super  vos,  et  super 
filios  vestros. 

Benedicti  vos  a  Domi- 
no :  *  qui  fecit  coelum  et 
terram. 

Coelum  cceli  Domino,  * 
terram  autem  dedit  filiis 
hominum. 

Non  mortui  laudabunt 
te,  Domine  :  *  neque  om- 
nes,  qui  descendunt  in  in- 
fernum. 

Sed  nos  qui  vivimus, 
benedicimus  Domino  :  * 
ex  hoc  nunc,  et  usque  in 
saeculum. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


They  that  fear  the  Lord 
have  hoped  in  the  Lord  : 
He  is  their  helper  and  pro- 
tector. 

The  Lord  hath  been 
mindful  of  us  :  and  hath 
blessed  us. 

He  hath  blessed  the 
house  of  Israel :  He  hath 
blessed  the  house  of  Aaron. 

He  hath  blessed  all  that 
fear  the  Lord  :  both  small 
and  great. 

May  the  Lord  add  bless- 
ings upon  you  :  upon  you, 
and  upon  your  children. 

Blessed  be  ye  of  the 
Lord  :  who  hath  made  hea- 
ven and  earth. 

The  heaven  of  heavens 
is  the  Lord's :  but  the 
earth  hath  He  given  to 
the  children  of  men. 

The  dead  shall  not  praise 
Thee,  O  Lord :  neither  all 
they  that  go  down  into 
hell. 

But  w^e  that  live  bless 
the  Lord  :  from  this  time 
forth  for  evermore. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


190 


Vespers. 


Ant.  Nos    qui   vivimus,        A)it.  We  that  live  bless 
benedicimus  Doniiuo.  the  Lord. 

In  Easter-tide  :  Ant.  Alleluia,  alleluia,  alleluia. 


When  the  Choir  has  ended  tJu  chanting  of  the  /^u.„/..  <.,r  riiest 
rises  and  chants  the  Little  Chapter— genet-ally  the  first  sentence 
of  the  Epistle  of  the  day  {pp.  665  to  -$>?);  but  from  the  Third 
Sunday  after  Epiphany  till  Septuagesima,  and  font  the  Third 
Sunday  after  Pentecost  till  Advent,  the  following  .• 


Benedictus  Deus,  et  Pa- 
ter Domiui  uostri  Jesu 
Christi,  Pater  misericordi- 
arum,  et  Deus  totius  con- 


The  Little  Chapter. 

Blessed  be  God,  even  the 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  Father  of  mer- 
cies,  and  God  of  all  cou- 


solatiouis,    qui    cousolatur   solatioii,    who    comforteth 
nos    in   omui   tribulatioue    us  in  all  our  tribulation, 
nostra. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 


R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 


The  choir  then  sings  the  //ymn  of  the  day,  which  vanes  according 
to  season  and  solemnity  {pp.  S9Q  to  660).  The  Hymn  which 
cot-responds  to  the  Little  Chapter,  Benedictus,  tj  as  follo7vs : 

^Tp'.UCIS  Creator optime,    "^tJATHER  of  Lights, 
*^ — *  r-t- 1     by  whom  each  day 


Lucem  dierum  proferens, 
Primordiis  lucis  novre 

Mundi  parans  originem : 


Is  kindled  out  of  night. 
Who,    when    the    heavens 
were  made,  didst  lay 
Their  rudiments  in  light ; 


*  Translation  by  Cardinal  Newman. 


Vespkrs. 


191 


Qui  mane  juuctum  vesperi 
Diem  vocari  praecipis  ; 
Illabitur  tetrum  chaos, 
Audi  preces  cum  fletibus. 

Ne  mens  gravata  crimine, 

Vitas  sit  exul  munere, 

Dum  nil  perenne  cogitat, 

Seseque  culpis  illigat. 

Coeleste  pulset  ostium ; 

Vitale  tollat  praemium  : 

Vitemus  omne  noxium  : 
Purgemus  omne  pessimum. 

Praesta,  Pater  piissime, 

Patrique  compar  uuice, 

Cum  Spiritu  Paraclito, 

Regnans   per  omne  ssecu- 
lum.     Amen. 


Thou  who  didst  bind  and 
blend  in  one 
The  glistening  morn  and 
evening  pale, 
Hear    Thou     our     plaint, 
when  light  is  gone, 
And      lawlessness      and 
strife  prevail. 

Hear,    lest  the    whelming 
weight  of  crime 
Wreck  us  with   life    in 
view ; 
Lest  thoughts  and  schemes 
of  sense  and  time 
Earn  us  a  sinner's  due. 

So  may  we  knock  at  Hea- 
ven's door, 
And  strive  the  immortal 
prize  to  win, 
Continually  and  evermore 
Guarded     without     and 
pure  within. 

Grant  this,  O  Father,  Only 
Son, 
And     Spirit,     God     of 
grace, 
To  whom  all  worship  shall 
be  done 
In  every  time  and  place. 
Amen. 


[92 


Vespers. 


V.  Dirigatur,      Domine,  V.  Let     my    prayer,    O 

oratio  mea,  Lord,  be  directed 

R.  Sicut    iiiceusum     iu  R.  As  incense    in    Thy 

couspectu  tuo.  sight. 

Then  t/ir  i/unt  cha>tti  the  Magnitical,  ot  Canticle  uf  the  Blessed 
^iTg^n— preceded  and  followed  by  its  proper  AM\i^\\on— during 
which  the  Priest  puts  on  the  cope,  if  he  has  not  worn  it  from  the 
beginning,  and,  proceeding  to  the  Altar,  blesses  incense  and  puts 
it  into  the  censer.  He  then  incenses  the  Altar  in  the  same  man- 
ner as  at  Solem-n  Mass. 


The  Magnificat,  or  Canticle  of  the  Blessed 
Virgin. 


/T^AGNIFICAT  *  ani- 
^'•^»     raa  mea  Dominum. 

Et  exulta\-it  spiritus  me- 
us  *  in  Deo  salutari  meo. 

Quia  respexit  hiimiUta- 
tem  ancillae  suae  :  *  ecce 
enim  ex  hoc  beatam  me 
dicent  omnes  geueratio- 
ues. 

Quia  fecit  mihi  magna 
qui  potens  est :  *  et  sanc- 
tum nomen  ejus. 

Et  misericordia  ejus  a 
progenie  in  progenies,  *  ti- 
mentibus  eum. 

Fecit  potentiani  in  bra- 
chio  suo  :  *  dispersit  super- 
bos  mente  cordis  sui. 


^T\  V  soul  doth  magnify  : 
^"*-^     the  Lord. 

And  my  spirit  rejoiceth  : 
in  God  my  Sa\'iour. 

Because  He  hath  looked 
down  on  the  lowliness  of 
His  handmaid  :  for  behold 
henceforth  all  generations 
will  call  me  blessed. 

Because  the  Mighty  One 
hath  done  great  things  for 
me  :  and  holy  is  His  name. 

And  His  mercy  is  from 
generation  to  generation  : 
on  those  who  fear  Him. 

He  showeth  might  in 
His  arm :  He  scattereth 
the  proud  in  the  conceit 
of  their  heart 


Vkspers. 


193 


Deposuit  poteutes  de 
sede,  *  et  exaltavit  humi- 
les. 

Esurientes  implevit  bo- 
nis, *  et  divites  dimisit  iu- 
anes. 

Suscepit  Israel  puerum 
simm,  *  recordatus  miseri- 
cordiae  suae. 

Sicut  locutus  est  ad  pa- 
tres  nostros :  *  Abraham, 
et  semini  ejus  in  saecula. 

Gloria  Patri.  etc. 


He  casteth  down  the 
mighty  from  their  throne  : 
and  exalteth  the  lowly. 

He  filleth  the  hungry 
with  good  things  :  and  the 
rich  He  sendeth  away 
empty. 

He  hath  received  His 
serv^ant  Israel :  being  mind- 
ful of  His  mercy. 

As  He  spake  to  our  fa- 
thers :  to  Abraham  and  to 
his  seed  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


Here  follow  the  proper  Collect  {pp.  665  to  jSo)  and  the  Commemora- 
tions, if  any. 


THE  USUAL  COMMEMORATIONS. 


These  are  said  at  the  end  of  l'^espers,froin  the  Third  Sunday  after 
Epiphany  to  ///,?  Fourth  Sunday  0/ Lent ;  and  from  the  Third 
to  the  Last  Sunday  after  Pentecost  ijiclnsively,  except  on  Doubles 
and  7i'ithin  Octa-.'es. 


B 


OE  THE   BLESSED   VIRGIN   MARY. 

ANCTA    Maria,    suc- 
curre    miseris,   juva 


:n' 


pusillanimes,  refove  flebi- 
les,  ora  pro  populo,  inter- 
veni  pro  clero,  intercede 
pro  devoto  foemineo  sexu  : 


OLY  Mary,  be  thou 
a  help  to  the  help- 
less, a  strength  to  the  fear- 
ful, a  comfort  to  the  sor- 
rowful ;  pray  for  the  people, 
plead  for  the  clergy,  make 


194 


Vespers. 


omnes   tuum    ju- 
quicumque    cele- 


sentiant 

vamen, 

brant  tuaiii  saiictam  com- 

memorationem. 

V.  Ora  pro  nobis,  sanc- 
ta  Dei  Genitrix. 

i?.  Ut    digni    efficiamur 
promissionibus  Christi. 


Orrmus. 

CONCEDE  nos  famii- 
los  tuos,  quoesumus 
Domiue  Deus,  perpetua 
mentis  et  corporis  sanitate 
gaud  ere  :  et  gloriosa  beatce 
Mariae  semper  \nrginis  in- 
tercessione,  a  prcesenti  li- 
berari  tristitia,  et  aeterua 
perfrui  Icetitia. 


intercession  for  all  women 
vowed  to  God ;  may  all  feel 
thine  assistance  who  keep 
thy  holy  remembrance. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  holy 
Mother  of  God. 

R.  That  we  may  be 
made  worthy  of  the  pro- 
mises of  Christ. 

Let  us  pray. 

r->{  RANT,  O  Lord  God, 
Vi/  we  beseech  Thee, 
that  we  Thy  servants  may 
rejoice  in  continual  health 
of  mind  and  body  ;  and 
through  the  glorious  inter- 
cession of  Blessed  Mary 
ever  Virgin,  be  freed  from 
present  sorrow  and  enjoy 
eternal  gladness. 


From  the  Third  Suiuiay  ajier  Epiphany  to  the  Purification  the  fol- 
lowing I '.  R.  and  Ptayer  are  said  instead  of  the  above  : 


V.  Post  partimi  x-irgo  in- 
violata  permansisti. 

R.  Dei  Genitrix,  inter- 
cede pro  nobis. 


P 


Oremus. 

EUS,  qui  salutis  aeter- 
nae,    beatoe    Marise 


F.  After  childbirth  thou 
didst  remain  a  pure  Virgin. 

R.  O  :\Iother  of  God,  in- 
tercede for  us. 


o 


Let  its  pray. 

GOD,    who    by  the 
fruitful  virginity  of 


virginitate     fcecunda,    hu-    Blessed    Mary   hast  given 


Vespers. 


195 


mauo  genen  prsemia  prae- 
stitisti  :  tribue,  qucESumus, 
ut  ipsam  pro  uobis  interce- 
dere  seutiamus,  per  quam 
meruimus  auctorem  vite 
suscipere,  Dominum  nos- 
trum Jesum  Christum  Fili- 
um  tuum. 


unto  mankind  the  rewards 
of  eternal  salvation  :  grant, 
we  beseech  Thee,  that  we 
may  feel  that  she  inter- 
cedes for  us,  through  whom 
we  have  been  made  worthy 
to  receive  the  Author  of 
Life,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son. 


OF  ST.  JOSEPH. 


^N'CCB  fidelis  servus  et 
^-^  prudens,  quem  con- 
stituit  Dominus  super  fa- 
miliam  suam. 

V.  Gloria  et  divitiae  in 
domo  ejus. 

R.  Bt justitia  ejus  manet 
in  sseculum  saeculi. 


BKHOLD  a  faithful 
and  wise  servant, 
whom  the  Lord  hath  set 
over  His  household. 

V.  Glory     and      riches 
shall  be  in  his  house. 

R.  And  his   justice  en- 
dureth  for  ever  and  ever. 


X) 


Oremus. 

BUS,  qui  ineffabili 
providentia  beatum 
Joseph  sanctissimae  Geni- 
tricis  tuae  sponsum  eligere 
dignatus  es  :  praesta  quaesu- 
mus,  ut  quem  protectorem 
veneramur  in  terris,  inter- 
cessorem  habere  mereamur 
in  coelis. 


Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  who  by  Thine 
unspeakable  Provi- 
dence didst  vouchsafe  to 
choose  Blessed  Joseph  to 
be  the  Spouse  of  Thy  most 
holy  Mother  :  mercifully 
grant  that,  as  we  venerate 
him  for  our  Protector  on 
earth,  we  may  be  found 
worthy  to  be  aided  by  his 
intercession  in  heaven. 


196  Vespers. 


OF  THE   APOSTI.ES. 

^r^  ETRUS  Apostolus,  et  "T^  ETER    the    Apostle, 

r^ —       Paulus  doctor  Gen-  r-*—       and  Paul  the  Doc- 

tium,    ipsi   nos    docuerunt  tor   of  the   Gentiles,    they 

legem  tuam,  Domine.  have  taught  us  Thy  law,  O 
Lord. 

V.  Constitues  eos  prin-  K  Thou      shalt     make 

cipes    super    omuem    ter-  them  princes  o\er  all  the 

ram.  earth. 

J?.  Memor«s  eruut  no-  J^.  They  shall  be  mind- 
minis  tui,  Domine.  ful  of  Thy  name,  O  Lord. 

ChY>HiiS.  L.ct  Us  pray. 

PEUS,    cujus    dextera  /^     GOD,    whose    right 

beatum  Petrum  am-  ^-^     hand  raised  up  Bless- 

bulantem   in  fluctibus,  ne  ed  Peter  when  he  walked 

mergeretur,  erexit ;  et  co-  amid  the  waves,  and  suffer- 

apostolura     ejus     Pauluni  ed  him   not  to  sink  ;  and 

tertio  naufragantem  de  pro-  delivered  his  fellow- Apos- 

fundo  pelagi  liberaN-it :  ex-  tie  Paul,  in  his  third  ship- 

audi  nos  propitius,  et  con-  wreck,  from  the  depths  of 

cede,  ut  amborum  mentis  the  sea :    graciously   hear 

aetemitatis  gloriam  couse-  us,  and  grant  that  by  the 

quamur.  merits  of  both  we  may  at- 
tain unto  everlasting  glory. 

\A  Commemoration  is  madt  of  the  Patron  or  Titular  of  the  Church 
either  before  or  after  Uie  above,  according  lu  dignity. \ 

FOR   PEACE. 

*T^  A  pacem,  Domine,  in  /^  RANT  peace  in  our 
r-^-^  diebus  nostris,  quia  ^-^  da3'S,  O  Lord,  for 
non  est   alius   qui  pugnet    there   is   none   other    tliat 


Vespers. 


197 


pro  nobis,  uisi  tu  Deus 
noster. 

V.  Fiat  pax  in  \nrtute 
tua. 

R.  Bt  abundantia  in  tnr- 
ribus  tuis. 


fighteth  for  us,  but  only 
Thou,  our  God. 

V.  L,et  peace  be  in  thy 
strength. 

A*.  And  plenteousness  in 
thy  towers. 


Oiruius. 

'-|^  EUS,    a    quo    sancta 

JLJ  desideria,  recta  con- 
silia,  et  justa  sunt  opera  : 
da  servis  tuis  illam,  quani 
minidus  dare  non  potest 
paceni  ;  ut  et  corda  nostra 
niandatis  tuis  dedita,  et 
hostium  sublata  formidine, 
tenipora  sint  tua  protec- 
tione  tranquilla. 


Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  from  whom  are 
holy  desires,  right 
counsels,  and  just  works  : 
give  unto  Thy  servants  that 
peace  which  the  world  can- 
not give  ;  that  our  hearts 
being  given  to  the  keeping 
of  Thy  commandments, 
and  the  fear  of  enemies 
being  removed,  our  da3^s, 
by  Thy  protection,  may  be 
peaceful. 


From  the  Second  Sunday  after  Easter  till  the  Ascension  the  fore- 
going Commemorations  are  omitted,  and  the  following  is  the 
only  Commemoration  }>iade  : 


OF  THE   CROSS. 


CRUCEM  sanctam  su- 
biit,  qui  infernum 
confregit,  accinctus  est  po- 
tentia,  surrexit  die  tertia, 
Alleluia. 


*Tp;^  E      bore     the    Holy 

JL^  Cross,  who  broke 
the  power  of  hell ;  He  was 
girded  with  power.  He 
arose  again  the  third  day, 
Alleluia. 


198 


Vespers. 


F.  Dicite  iu  uationibus, 
Alleluia. 

R.  Quia  Dorainus  reg- 
navit  a  liguo,  Alleluia. 

O rent  us. 

"T^  EUS,     qui    pro     no- 

A^  bis  Filium  tuum 
crucis  patibulum  subire  vo- 
luisti,  ut  iiiimici  a  nobis 
expellerespotestatem:  con- 
cede nobis  faiuulis  tuis,  ut 
resurrectionis  gratiam  con- 
sequamur.  Per  eumdem 
Dominum,  etc. 


R.  Amen. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

V.  Benedicamus  Domino. 

R.  Deo  gratias. 

V.  Fidelium  animae  per 
misericordiam  Dei  requi- 
cscant  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 

Pater  uoster  {secreto). 

V.  Dominus  det  nobis 
suam  pacem. 

R.  Et  \'itam  aetemam. 
Amen. 


V.  Tell  ye  among  the 
nations,  Alleluia. 

R.  That  the  Lord  hath 
reigned  from  the  tree,  Al- 
leluia. 

Let  tis  pray. 

OGOD,  who  didst  will 
that  Thy  Son  should 
undergo  for  us  the  igno- 
miny of  the  Cross,  that 
Thou  mightest  drive  away 
from  us  the  power  of  the 
enemy  :  grant  unto  us  Thy 
servants  to  be  made  par- 
takers of  the  grace  of  the 
Resurrection.  Through  our 
Lord,  etc. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  And  \nth  thy  spirit. 

V.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 

R.  Thanks  be  to  God. 

V.  May  the  souls  of  the 
faithful  departed,  through 
the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in 
peace. 

R.  Amen. 

Our  Father  {maudibly). 

V.  May  the  Lord  grant 
us  His  peace. 

R.  And  life  everlasting. 
Amen. 


Vespe:rs. 


199 


Here  follows  the  Aniiphon  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  proper  for  the 
season.    See  end  of  Compline  {p.  j6). 

Last  of  all  is  said,  kneslitig  and  in  silence  : 


^  ACROSANCT.^  et 
i^-^  individuae  Trinitati, 
crucifixi  Domini  nostrijesu 
Christi  liumanitati,  beatis- 
sitnae  et  gloriosissims,  sem- 
perque  Virgiuis  Marise  foe- 
cundoe  iutegritati,  et  om- 
nium Sanctorum  universi- 
tati  sit  sempiterna  laus, 
honor,  virtus  et  gloria  ab 
omni     creatura,    nobisque 


1^  O  the  Most  Holy  and 
^^  undi\dded  Trinity, 
to  the  Humanity  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  crucified, 
to  the  fruitful  Virginity  of 
the  most  blessed  and  most 
glorious  Mary,  ever  Virgin, 
and  to  the  whole  company 
of  the  Saints,  be  ever- 
lasting praise,  honor,  and 
glory,  by  all  creatures ;  and 
to  us  remission  of  all  our 


remissio     omnium    pecca- 

torum,  per  infinita  saecula   sins,  world  without  end. 

saeculorum. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

V.  Beata  viscera  Marise  V.  Blessed  be  the  womb 
Virginis,  qu£e  portaverunt  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  which 
seterni  Patris  Filium.  bore  the  Son  of  the  Eternal 

Father. 

R.  Et  beata  ubera,  quae  R.  And  blessed  be  the 
lactaverunt  Christum  Do-  breast  which  nourished 
minum.  Christ  the  Lord. 


Then  are  said  the  Our  Father  and  the  Hail  Mary. 


\ 


200 


Vkspers. 


THE    OTHER   PvSALMS   SUNG    ON    FESTIVALS 
AND   SUNDAYS   DURING   THE   YEAR. 

A  complete  Directoyy  for  their  use  icill  be  found  at  the  end  i  p.  215). 
The  reference  is  made  by  letters  of  the  alphabet. 


Psalm  116. 


*-|— '  AUDATE  Dominum, 
fJ — i  omiies  gentes :  * 
lautlate  eum,  omnes  populi. 

Quoniam  confimiata  est 
super nosmisericonlia  ejus: 
*  et  Veritas  Domini  mauet 
in  setemiini. 

Gloria  I'atri,  etc. 


Lord, 
praise 


O     PRAISE   the 
all  ye  nations 
Him,  all  ye  people. 

For  His  mercy  is  con- 
finned  upon  us  :  and  the 
truth  of  the  Lord  endureth 
for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


CREDIDI,  propter  quod 
locutus  sum  :  *  ego 
autem  humiliatus  sum  ni- 
mis. 

Ego  dixi  in  excessu  meo  : 

*  Oninis  homo  mendax. 
Quid  retribuam  Domino 

*  pro  omnibus,  quae  retri- 
buit  mihi  ? 

Calicem  salutaris  acci- 
piam,  *  et  nomen  Domini 
invocabo. 

Vota  mea 


Psalm  T15 

I 


Domino  re<l- 


BELIEVED,  and  there- 
fore did  I  speak  :  but 
I  was  humbled  exceed- 
ingly. 

I  said  in  mine  excess  : 
All  men  are  liars. 

What  shall  I  render  unto 
the  Lord  :  for  all  the  things 
that  He  hath  rendered  unto 
me? 

I  will  take  the  chalice  of 
salvation  :  and  call  upon 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto 


Vespers. 


dam   coram   omni   populo 


ejus 


pretiosa    in    con- 


spectu  Domini  mors  sauc- 
tormii  ejus. 

O  Domiue,  quia  ego  ser- 
vus  tuus  :  *  ego  servus  tuus, 
et  filius  ancillae  tuse. 

Dirupisti  vincula  mea  :  * 
tibi  sacrificabo  liostiam  lau- 
dis,  et  nom.eu  Domini  in- 
vocabo. 

Vota  mea  Domino  red- 
dam  in  conspectu  omnis 
populi  ejus  :  *  in  atriis  do- 
mus  Domini,  in  medio  tui, 
Jerusalem. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


the  Lord,  in  the  presence 
of  all  His  people  :  precious 
in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is 
the  death  of  His  saints. 

0  Lord,  I  am  Thy  ser- 
vant :  I  am  Thy  ser^^ant, 
and  the  son  of  Thine  hand- 
maid. 

Thou  hast  broken  my 
bonds  in  sunder  :  I  will 
offer  unto  Thee  the  sacri- 
fice of  praise,  and  will  call 
upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

1  wnll  pay  my  vows  unto 
the  Lord  in  the  sight  of  all 
His  people  :  in  the  courts 
of  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
in  the  midst  of  thee,  O 
Jerusalem. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


H 


Psalm  121. 


"T-'  STATUS  sum  in  his, 
*-■— *  quae  dicta  sunt  mi- 
hi  :  *  In  domum  Domini 
ibimus. 

Stantes  erant  pedes  nos- 
tri  *  in  atriis  tuis,  Jerusalem. 

Jerusalem,  quae  sedifica- 
tur  ut  ci vitas  :  *  cujus  par- 
ticipatio  ejus  in  idipsum. 


I  WAS  glad  at  the  things 
that  were  said  unto 
me  :  We  will  go  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

Our  feet  were   standing 

in  thy  courts  :  O  Jerusalem. 

Jerusalem,  which  is  built 

as  a  city  :  that  is  in  unity 

with  itself. 


202 


Vespers. 


Illuc  euim  ascenderuut 
tribus,  tribus  Domiui :  * 
testimonium  Israel  ad  cou- 
fiteudum  uomiui  Domi- 
ni. 

Quia  illic  sederunt  sedes 
in  judicio,  *  sedes  super 
domum  Daxid. 

Rogate  quae  ad  pacem 
sunt  Jerusalem  :  *  et  abun- 
dantia  diligentibus  te. 


Fiat  pax  in  virtute  tua  :  * 
et  abundantia  in  turribus 
tuis. 

Propter  fratres  meos,  et 
proximos  meos,  *  loquebar 
pacem  de  te  : 

Propter  domum  Domini 
Dei  nostri,  *  qusesivi  bona 
tibi. 


Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


'T^  ISI  Dominus  aedifica 
•"^G      verit   domum, 
vanum     laboraverunt     cjui 
ccdificant  eam. 
Nisi    Dominus 


For  thither  did  the  tribes 
go  up,  even  the  tribes  of 
the  Lord  :  the  testimony  of 
Israel,  to  praise  the  name 
of  the  Lord. 

For  there  are  set  the 
seats  of  judgment  :  the 
seats  over  the  house  of 
David. 

Pray  ye  for  the  things 
that  are  for  the  peace  of 
Jerusalem  :  and  plenteous- 
ness  be  to  them  that  love 
thee. 

Let  peace  be  in  thy 
strength  :  and  plenteous- 
ness  in  thy  towers. 

For  my  brethren  and 
companions'  sake  :  I  spake 
peace  concerning  thee. 

Because  of  the  house  of 
the  Lord  our  God  :  I  have 
sought  good  things  for 
thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


Psalm  126. 

jrr'NLESS 
^-^     build 
they    labor 
build  it. 
custodi-       Unless  the  Lord  keep  the 


m 


the      Lord 

the    house  : 

in    vain    that 


Vespers. 


203 


erit  civitatem,  *  frustra 
vigilat  qui  custodit  earn. 

Vanum  est  vobis  ante 
lucem  surgere  :  *  surgite 
postquain  sederitis,  qui 
manducatis  pauem  doloris. 

Cum  dederit  dilectis  suis 
somnum  :  *  ecce  hcereditas 
Domiui,  filii ;  merces,  fruc- 
tus  ventris.  "^ 

Sicut  sagittEe  in  mauu 
poteutis  :  *  ita  filii  excus- 
sorum. 

Beatus  vir  qui  implevit 
desiderium  suum  ex  ip- 
sis :  *  non  coufundetur 
cum  loquetur  inimicis  suis 
iu  porta. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


city  :  lie  watcheth  in  vain 
that  keepetli  it. 

In  vain  do  ye  rise  before 
the  light :  rise  not  till  ye 
have  rested,  O  ye  that  eat 
the  bread  of  sorrow. 

When  He  hath  given 
sleep  to  His  beloved  :  lo, 
children  are  an  heritage 
from  the  Lord  ;  and  the 
fruit  of  the  womb  a  reward. 

Ivike  as  arrows  in  the 
hand  of  the  mighty  One : 
so  are  the  children  of  those 
that  have  been  cast  out. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose 
desire  is  satisfied  with 
them  :  he  shall  not  be  con- 
founded when  he  speaketh 
with  his  enemies  in  the 
gate. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


Psalm  14.7. 


*T  '  AUDA,  Jerusalem, 
«J — *  Dominum  :  *  lauda 
Deum  tuum,  Sion. 

Quoniam  coufortavit  se- 
ras  portarum  tuarum  :  * 
benedixit  filiis  tuis  in 
te. 


^r^  RAISE  the  Lord,  O 
r-* —  Jerusalem  :  praise 
thy  God,  O  Sion. 

For  He  hath  strengthen- 
ed the  bars  of  thy  gates  : 
He  hath  blessed  thy  chil- 
dren within  thee. 


204 


Vespers. 


Qui  posuit  fines  tuos  pa- 
cem  :  *  et  adipe  frumeuti 
satiat  te. 

Qui  emittit  eloquium 
suum  terras  :  -  velociter 
currit  sermo  ejus. 

Qui  dat  uivem  sicut  la- 
uaiii ;  *  uebulam  sicut  ciue- 
rem  spargit. 

IMittit  crystallum  suam 
sicut  buccellas :  *  ante  fa- 
ciem  frigoris  ejus  quis  sus- 
tinebit  ? 

Emittet  verbum  suum, 
et  liquefaciet  ea  :  *  flabit 
spiritus  ejus,  et  fluent 
aquae. 

Qui  annuntiat  verbum 
suum  Jacob  :  *  justitias  et 
judicia  sua  Israel. 

Nou  fecit  taliter  omui 
uatioui  :  *  et  judicia  sua 
uon  manifestavit  eis. 


Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


Who  hath  made  peace  in 
thy  borders :  and  fiUeth 
thee  with  the  fat  of  corn. 

Who  sendeth  forth  His 
speech  upon  the  earth  :  His 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

Who  giveth  snow  like 
wool :  He  scattereth  mists 
like  ashes. 

He  sendeth  His  crystal 
like  morsels  :  who  shall 
stand  before  the  face  of 
His  cold? 

He  shall  send  out  His 
word,  and  shall  melt  them : 
His  wind  shall  blow,  and 
the  waters  shall  run. 

Who  declareth  His  word 
unto  Jacob:  His  justice  and 
judgments  unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  done  in  like 
manner  to  every  nation  : 
and  His  judgments  He 
hath  not  made  manifest  to 
them. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


K  Psalm  125 

INconvertendoDominus  Vyi  ■ " 


captivitatem  Sion,  * 
facti  sumus  sicut  conso- 
lati. 


HEN  the  Lord  turn- 
ed again  the  cap- 
tivity of  Sion  :  we  became 
like  men  consoled. 


Vespers. 


205 


Tunc  repletum  est  gau- 
dio  OS  nostrum  :  *  et  lingua 
nostra  exultatione. 

Tunc  dicent  inter  gen- 
tes  :  *  Magnificavit  Domi- 
nus  facere  cum  eis. 

Magnificavit  Dominus 
facere  nobiscum  :  *  facti 
sumus  laetantes. 

Converte,  Domine,  cap- 
ti\'itatem  nostram  :  *  sicut 
torrens  in  austro. 

Qui  seminant  in  lacry- 
mis,  *  in  exultatione  me- 
tent. 

Euntes  ibant  et  flebant,  * 
mittentes  semina  sua. 

Venientes  autem  venient 
cum  exultatione  :  *  portan- 
tes  manipulos  swos. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


Then  was  our  mouth 
filled  with  gladness  :  and 
our  tongue  with  joy. 

Then  shall  they  say 
among  the  gentiles :  The 
Lord  hath  done  great  things 
for  them. 

The  Lord  hath  done  great 
things  for  us  :  we  are  be- 
come joyful. 

Turn  again  our  capti\nty, 
O  Lord  :  as  a  river  in  the 
south. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  : 
shall  reap  in  joy. 

They  went  forth  on  their 
way  and  wept  :  scattering 
their  seed. 

But  returning,  they  shall 
come  with  joy :  carrv'ing 
their  sheaves  with  them. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


Psalm  138. 


POMINE,  probasti  me, 
et  cognovisti  me  :  * 
tu  cognovisti  sessiouem 
meani,  et  resurrection  em 
meam. 

Intellexisti    cogitationes 


'J-'  ORD,  Thou  hast  prov- 
*-■ — *  ed  me,  and  known 
me  :  Thou  hast  known  my 
sitting  down,  and  my  rivsing 
up. 

Thou     hast    understood 


2o6 


Vespers. 


meas  de  loii<^e  :  *  seinitam 
meam  et  funiciihini  nieum 
iuvestigasti. 

Et  oiniies  vias  uieas  prte- 
vidisti  :  ♦  quia  uon  est  ser- 
nio  iu  liugua  mea. 

Ecce,  Domine,  tu  co.t(no- 
visti  omnia,  no\'issiina  et 
autiqua  :  *  tu  formasti  me, 
et  posuisti  super  me  ma- 
uum  tuam. 

Mirabilis  facta  est  scieu- 
tia  tua  ex  me  :  *  confor- 
tata  est,  et  non  potero  ad 
eam. 

Quo  ibo  a  spiritu  tuo  ?  * 
et  quo  a  facie  tua  fugi- 
am  ? 

Si  ascender©  in  ccelum, 
tu  illic  es  :  *  si  descender© 
in  infemum,  ades. 

Si  sumpsero  pen nas  meas 
diluculo,  *  et  habitavero 
in  extremis  maris  : 

Etenim  illuc  manus  tua 
deducet  me  :  *  et  tenebit 
me  dextera  tua. 

Et  dixi  :  Forsitan  tene- 
bra?  conculcabunt  me  :  *  et 


my  thoutj^hts  afar  off:  my 
path  and  my  line  hast  Thou 
searched  out. 

Thou  hast  foreseen  also 
all  my  ways  :  for  there  is 
no  speech  in  my  tongue. 

Behold,  O  Lord,  Thou 
hast  known  all  things,  the 
newest  and  those  of  old  : 
Thou  hast  formed  me,  and 
laid  Thine  hand  upon 
me. 

Thy  knowledge  is  be- 
come wonderful  unto  me  : 
it  is  high,  and  I  cannot 
reach  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from 
Thy  spirit?  or  whither 
shall  I  flee  from  Thy  face  ? 

If  I  ascend  into  heaven. 
Thou  art  there :  if  I  de- 
scend into  hell,  Thou  art 
present. 

If  I  take  my  wings  early 
in  the  morning  :  and  dwell 
in  the  uttennost  parts  of 
the  sea. 

Even  there  also  shall 
Thy  hand  lead  me  :  and 
Thy  right  hand  shall  hold 
me. 

And  I  said.  Perhaps 
darkness  shall  cover  me  : 


Vespers. 


207 


nox  illuininatio  niea  iu  de- 
liciis  meis. 

Quia  tenebrae  nou  ob- 
scurabuutur  a  te,  et  nox 
sicut  dies  illumiuabitur  :  * 
sicut  tencbrte  ejus,  ita  et 
lumen  ejus. 

Quia  tu  possedisti  renes 
meos  :  *  suscepisti  me  de 
utero  matris  meae. 

Confitebor  tibi,  quia  ter- 
ri1)iliter  magnificatus  es  :  * 
mirabilia  opera  tua,  et  ani- 
ma  niea  cognoscit  nimis. 

Non  est  occultatum  os 
meum  a  te,  quod  fecisti  in 
occulto  :  *  et  substantia 
mea  in  inferioribus  ter- 
rae. 

Imperfectum  meum  vide- 
runt  oculi  tui,  et  in  libro 
tuo  omnes  scribentur  :  * 
dies  formabuntur,  et  nemo 
in  eis. 

Mihi  autem  nimis  hono- 
rificati  sunt  aniici  tui, 
Deus  :  *  nimis  confortatus 
est  principatus  eorum. 

Dinumerabo  eos,    et  su- 


and  night  shall  be  my  light 
in  my  pleasures. 

But  darkness  shall  not 
be  dark  to  Thee  ;  and  night 
shall  be  as  light  as  the  day  : 
the  darkness  and  the  light 
thereof  shall  be  alike  to 
Thee. 

For  Thou  hast  possessed 
my  reins  :  Thou  hast  up- 
liolden  me  from  my  mo- 
ther's womb. 

I  will  praise  Thee,  for 
Thou  art  fearfully  magni- 
fied :  wonderful  are  Thy 
works,  and  my  soul  know- 
eth  them  fight  well. 

My  bone  is  not  hidden 
from  Thee,  which  Thou 
hast  made  in  secret:  and 
my  substance  in  the  lower 
parts  of  the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  im- 
perfect being,  and  in  Thy 
book  all  shall  be  written  : 
the  days  shall  be  formed, 
and  no  one  in  them. 

But  to  me  Thy  friends, 
O  God,  are  made  exceed- 
ingly honorable  :  their 
principality  is  exceedingly 
strengthened. 

I  will  number  them,  and 


2oS 


Vespers. 


per  areuam  multiplicabun- 
tur  :  *  exurrexi,  et  adhuc 
sum  tecum. 

Si  occideris,  Deus,  pecca- 
tores  :  *  \-irisauguiuum  de- 
clinate  a  me  : 

Quia  dicitis  in  cogita- 
tioue  :  *  Accipieut  iu  vaui- 
tate  ci\'itates  tuas. 

Noune  qui  oderunt  te, 
Domine,  oderam  :  *  et  su- 
per iuimicos  tuos  tabesce- 
bam  ? 

Perfecto  odio  oderam 
illos  :  *  et  iuimici  facti  sunt 
mihi. 

Proba  me,  Deus,  et  scito 
cor  meum  :  "*  iuterroga  me, 
et  cognosce  semitas  meas. 

Et  \nde,  si  \'ia  iniquitatis 
in  me  est :  *  et  deduc  me 
in  via  aeterna. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


the}'  shall  be  multiplied 
above  the  sand :  I  rose 
up,  and  am  still  with. 
Thee. 

If  Thou  wilt  slay  the 
\\-icked,  O  God  :  ye  men  of 
blood,  depart  from  me  : 

Because  ye  say  in  thought: 
The}'  shall  receive  Thy 
cities  in  vain. 

Have  I  not  hated  them, 
O  Lord,  that  hated  Thee  : 
and  pined  away  because  of 
Thine  enemies  ? 

I  have  hated  them  with 
a  perfect  hatred  :  and  they 
became  as  enemies  unto 
me. 

Prove  me,  O  God,  and 
know  my  heart :  exami'.ie 
me,  and  know  my  paths. 

And  see  if  there  be  in  me 
the  way  pf  iniquity  :  and 
lead  me  in  the  etenial 
way. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


IVI  Psalm  131. 

/TJEMENTO,    Domine,     C\     LORD,     remember 
^      '     David,    "  et   omuis  David  :   and    all  his 

mansuetudinis  ejus :  meekness. 


Vespers. 


209 


Sicut jiiravit  Domino:  * 
votum  vovit  Deo  Jacob  : 

Si  introiero  iu  tabernacu- 
lum  domus  mese :  *  si  as- 
ceudero  iu  lectum  strati 
mei : 

Si  dedero  somuum  ocu- 
lis  meis,  *  et  palpebris 
meis  doriiiitationem, 

Et  requiem  temporibus 
meis  :  douec  iuveuiam  lo- 
cum Domiuo,  *  tabernacu- 
lum  Deo  Jacob. 

Ecce  audivimus  earn  iu 
Epbrata  :  *  iuveuimus  eam 
iu  cauipis  silvcC. 

lutroibimus  iu  taberua- 
cuhim  ejus  :  *  adorabimus 
iu  loco,  ubi  steteruut  pedes 
ejus. 

Surge,  Domiue,  iu  re- 
quiem tuam  :  *  tu  et  area 
sanctificationis  tuae. 

Sacerdotes  tui  iuduautur 
justitiam  :  *  et  sancti  tui 
exulteut. 

Propter  David  servnim 
tuum  *  uou  avertas  fa- 
ciem  Christi  tui. 

Juravit  Domiuus  Da\'id 
veritatem,  et  uou  frustra- 
bitur  eam  :  *  De  fructu  ven- 


How  he  sware  unto  the 
Lord  :  and  vowed  a  vow  to 
the  God  of  Jacob  : 

If  I  shall  enter  into  the 
tabernacle  of  my  house  ; 
if  I  shall  go  up  into  my 
bed  : 

If  I  shall  give  sleep  to 
mine  eyes  :  or  slumber  to 
mine  eyelids, 

Or  rest  unto  the  temples 
of  my  head  :  until  I  find  a 
place  for  the  Lord,  a  taber- 
nacle for  the  God  of  Jacob. 

Lo,  we  heard  of  it  in 
Ephrata :  ,we  found  it  in 
the  fields  of  the  wood. 

We  will  go  into  His  tab- 
ernacle :  v/e  will  worship 
in  the  place  where  His  feet 
have  stood. 

Arise,  O  Lord,  into  Thy 
resting-place  :  Thou  and 
the  ark  of  Thy  holiness. 

Let  Thy  priests  be  cloth- 
ed with  justice  :  and  let 
Th}^  saints  rejoice. 

For  Th)'  serv^ant  David's 
sake :  turn  not  away  the 
face  of  Thine  Anointed. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn  the 
truth  unto  David,  and  He 
will  not  make  it  void  :  Of 


Vespers. 


tris  tui  pouam  super  sedem 
tuam. 

vSi  custodierint  filii  tui 
testameutum  ineum  :  *  et 
testimonia  mea  haec,  quae 
docebo  eos  : 

Et  filii  eorum  usque  in 
sieculum  *  sedebuut  su- 
per sedem  tuam. 

Quouiam  elegit  Domiuus 
Sion  :  *  elegit  earn  in  ha- 
bitation em  sibi. 

Haec  requies  mea  in  sae- 
culum  saeculi :  *  hie  habi- 
tabo,  quoniam  elegi  earn. 

Viduam  "ejus  benedicens 
betiedicam  :  *  pauperes  ejus 
saturabo  panibus. 

Sacerdotes  ejus  induani 
salutari  :  *  et  sancti  ejus 
exultatione  exultabunt. 

Illuc  producam  cornu 
David  :  *  para\'i  lucernam 
Christo  meo. 

Inimicos  ejus  induam 
confusione  :  *  super  ipsum 
autem  efflorebit  sanctifica- 
tio  mea. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


the  fruit  of  thy  body  I  will 
set  upon  thy  throne. 

If  thy  children  will  keep 
My  covenant  :  and  these 
My  testimonies  which  I 
shall  teach  them, 

Their  children  also  shall 
sit  upon  thy  throne  :  for 
evermore. 

For  the  Lord  hath  chosen 
Sion  :  He  hath  chosen  her 
for  His  dwelling. 

This  is  My  rest  for  ever 
and  ever :  here  will  I 
dwell,  for  I  have  chosen 
her. 

With  blessing  I  will  bless 
her  widows  :  I  will  satisfy 
her  poor  ^^^th  bread. 

I  will  clothe  her  priests 
\nth  salvation  :  and  her 
saints  shall  rejoice  with 
exceeding  joy. 

There  vnW  I  bring  forth 
a  horn  unto  Da\nd  :  I  have 
prepared  .  lamp  for  Mine 
Anointed. 

His  enemies  I  \nll  clothe 
vnth  confusion  :  but  upon 
Him  shall  ]\Iy  sancti fication 
flourish. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


Vespers. 


211 


N 


Psalm  127. 


BEATI  omiies,  qui  ti-  ^pj  LESSED  are  all  they 
ment   Doniiuum,  *  '"^-^      <^Viof  (^r,r-  fii^  t  r^^A  . 


qui  ambulant  in  viis  ejus. 

L/abores  manuum  tua- 
rum  quia  manducabis  :  * 
beatus  es,  et  bene  tibi 
erit. 

Uxor  tua,  sicut  vitis 
abundans,  *  in  lateribus 
donius  tuse. 

Filii  tui  sicut  novellae 
oli varum,  *  in  circuitu 
mensae  tuae. 

Ecce,  sic  benedicetur 
homo,  *  qui  timet  Domi- 
num. 

Benedicat  tibi  Dominus 
ex  Sion  :  *  et  videas  bona 
Jerusalem  onmibus  diebus 
vitse  tuae. 

Et  videas  filios  filiorum 


tuorum  ; 
Israel. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


pacem    super 


that  fear  the  Ivord 
that  walk  in  His  ways. 

For  thou  shalt  eat  the  la- 
bors of  thy  hands  :  blessed 
art  thou,  and  it  shall  be 
well  with  thee. 

Thy  wife  shall  be  as  a 
fruitful  vine  :  on  the  walls 
of  thy  house. 

Thy  children  as  olive 
plants  :  round  about  thy 
table. 

Behold,  thus  shall  the 
man  be  blessed  :  that  fear- 
eth  the  Lord. 

May  the  Lord  bless  thee 
out  of  Sion  :  and  mayest 
thou  see  the  good  things 
of  Jerusalem  all  the  days 
of  thy  life. 

Mayest  thou  see  thy  chil- 
dren's children  :  and  peace 
upon  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


O  Psalm  i2g. 

^T^  E  profundis   clamavi    f^  UT  of  the  depths  have 
^^^^      ad  te,    Domine  :   *  I  cried   unto  Thee, 

Domine,      exaudi     vocem    O    Lord:    Lord,    hear  my 
meam.  voice. 


Vespers. 


Fiaut  aures  tuae  iuten- 
dentes  *  in  voceui  depre- 
cationis  iiieoe. 

Si  iuiquitates  obser\-a- 
veris,  Domiue  :  '■  Domine, 
quis  sustiuebit  ? 

Quia  apud  te  propitiatio 
est :  *  et  propter  legem 
tuam  sustiuui  te,  Domi- 
ne. 

Sustinuit  anima  mea  iu 
verbo  ejus  :  *  spera\'it  ani- 
ma mea  in  Domino. 

A  custodia  matutina  us- 
que ad  uoctem  *  speret 
Israel  in  Domino. 

Quia  apud  Dominum 
misericordia :  *  et  copiosa 
apud  eum  redemptio. 

Et  ipse  redimet  Israel  * 
ex  omnibus  iniquitatibus 
ejus. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


O  let  Thine  ears  consider 
well :  the  voice  of  m}-  sup- 
plication. 

If  Thou,  O  Lord,  wilt 
mark  iniquities  :  Lord,  who 
shall  abide  it  ? 

For  with  Thee  there  is 
merciful  forgiveness  :  and 
because  of  Thy  law  I 
have  waited  for  Thee,  O 
Lord. 

My  soul  hath  waited  on 
His  word  :  my  soul  hath 
hoped  in  the  Lord. 

From  the  morning  watch 
even  until  night :  let  Israel 
hope  in  the  Lord. 

For  with  the  Lord  there 
is  mercy :  and  with  Him 
is  plenteous  redemp- 
tion. 

And  He  shall  redeem 
Israel  ;  from  all  his  iniqui- 
ties. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


Psalm  /?/. 


r^  ONFITEBOR  tibi, 
^^  Domine,  in  toto 
corde  meo  :  *  quoniam  au- 
disti  verba  oris  mei. 


'T'  will  praise  Thee,  O 
•^  Lortl,  with  my  whole 
heart :  for  Thou  hast  heard 
the  words  of  my  mouth. 


Vespers. 


213 


lu  conspectu  Augelorum 
psallaiii  tibi  :  *  adorabo 
ad  teniplum  sanctum  tu- 
um,  et  coufitebor  nomiui 
tuo  : 

Super  misericordia  tua, 
et  veritate  tua  :  *  quouiam 
magnificasti  super  omue, 
nomen  sanctum  tuum. 

In  quacumque  die  invo- 
cavero  te,  exaudi  me :  * 
multiplicabis  in  anima  mea 
virtutem. 

Confiteautur  tibi,  Do- 
mine,  omnes  reges  terrse  :  * 
quia  audierunt  omnia  verba 
oris  tui. 

Et  cantent  in  viis  Do- 
mini :  *  quoniam  magna 
est  gloria  Domini. 

Quoniam  excelsus  Do- 
minus,  et  humilia  respicit : 
*  et  alta  a  longe  cognos- 
cit. 

Si  ambulavero  in  me- 
dio tribulationis,  vivifi- 
cabis  me,  *  et  super  irani 
inimicorum  meorum  ex- 
tendisti  manum  tuam,  et 
salvum  me  fecit  dextera 
tua. 


I  will  sing  praise  unto 
Thee  in  the  sight  of  the 
Angels  :  I  will  worship  to- 
wards Thy  holy  temple, 
and  give  glory  unto  Thy 
name. 

For  Thy  mercy,  and  for 
Thy  truth  :  for  Thou  hast 
magnified  Thy  holy  name 
above  all. 

In  what  day  soever  I 
shall  call  upon  Thee,  hear 
Thou  me  :  Thou  shalt  mul- 
tiph'  strength  in  m}^  soul. 

Let  all  the  kings  of  the 
earth  give  glory  unto  Thee, 
O  Lord :  for  they  have 
heard  all  the  words  of  Thy 
mouth. 

And  let  them  sing  in  the 
ways  of  the  Lord  :  for  great 
is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

For  the  Lord  is  high, 
and  looketh  on  the  lowly  : 
and  the  lofty  He  knoweth 
afar  off. 

If  I  shall  walk  in  the 
midst  of  tribulation,  Thou 
wilt  quicken  me  :  and  Thou 
hast  stretched  forth  Thy 
hand  against  the  wrath  of 
mine  enemies,  and  Thy 
right  hand  hath  saved  me. 


214 


Vkspers. 


Dominus  retribuet  pro 
me ;  Domiue,  uiisericordia 
tua  ill   sseculum  :  *  opera 


The  Lord  will  fepay  for 
me  ;  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord, 
eiidureth  for  ever  :  O  de- 
maiiuum  tiianim  lie  despi-  spise  not  the  works  of  Thy 
cias.  hands. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 

etc. 


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Directory.  215 


DIRECTORY 
For  finding  the  Psalms  and  Hymns  appointed  to  be 
sung  on  the  Sundays  and  principal  Festivals  of 
the  Christian  Year. 


Sundays  and  Feasts  of  the  vSeason. 

The  Sundays  of  Advent,         .         .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  E. 

Hymn,  '"  Creator  Alme,"  No.  7,  p.  601. 
Christmas— First  Vespers,     .         .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 
Second  Vespers,  .         .     A,  B,  C,  O,  M. 

Hymn,  "Jesu  Redemptor,"  No.  Ji,p.  606. 
The  Circumcision,  .         .         .         .     A,  D,  H,  I,  J. 

Hymn,  "Jesu  Redemptor,"  as  above. 
The  Epiphany— First  Vespers,      .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 
Second  Vespers,  .     A,  B,  C,  D,  E. 

Hymn,  "  Crudelis  Herodes,"  No.  14,  p.  6og. 
The  Sundays  from  Epiphany  till  Lent,     A,  B,  C,  D,  E. 

Hymn,  "  Lucis  Creator,"  N'o.  5,  p.  igo. 
The  Sundays  of  Lent,    .         .         .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  E. 
Hymn,  "  Audi,  Benigne  Conditor,"  No.  j6, p.  610. 
Passion  and  Palm  Sundays,  .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  E. 

Hymn,  "Vexilla  Regis,"  No.  iS,  p.  6/2. 
Easter  Sunday, A,  B,  C,  D,  E. 

No  Hymn,  but  instead  thereof  the  Antiphon, 
"  Haec  Dies,"  No.  23,  p.  621. 
From  Low  Sunday  till  the  Ascension,       A,  B,  C,  D,  E. 

Hymn,  "  Ad  regias  Agni  dapes,"  No.  24,  p.  621. 
Ascension  Day  and  the  Sunday  following.  A,  B,,C,  D,  F. 

Hymn,  "  Salutis  humanoe  Sator,"  No.  25,  p.  623. 
Whitsunday, A,  B,  C,  D,  E. 

Hymn,  "  Veni  Creator,"  No.  26,  p.  624. 


2i6     /  Directory. 


Triuity  vSunday, A,  B,  C,  D,  E. 

Hymn,  "Jam  Sol  recedit  igueus,"  No.  28,  p.  626. 
Corpus  Christi  and  the  Suuday  followiug,  A,  B,  G,  N,  J. 

Hyuiu,  "  Pange  liugua,"  No.  2g,  p.  62 j. 
The  Sundays  after  Pentecost,        .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  E. 

Hyviu,  "  Lucis  Creator,"  No.  5,  p.  jgo. 

II. 
Proper  Feasts  of  Saints,  etc. 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul — 

(Jan.  25)— First  Vespers,         .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 
Second  Vespers,    .         .     A,  D,  G,  K,  L. 
Hymn,  "  Egregie  Doctor,"  No.  /j,  p.  610. 
The  Holy  Name  of  Jesus — 

(vSecond  Sunday  after  Epiphany),      A,  B,  C,  D,  G. 
Hymn,   "Jesu,  dulcis  memoria,"  No.  33,  p.  633. 
The  Patronage  of  St,  Joseph — 

(Third  Sunday  after  Easter),  .     A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 

Hymn,  "  Te  Joseph  celebrent,"  No.  j/,  p.  636. 
The  Nativity  of  St.  John  the  Baptist— 

(June  24), A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 

Hymn,  "  Ut  queaut  laxis,"  No.  33,  p.  63 j. 
SS.  Peter  and  Paul- 
June  29), A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 

Hymn,  "  Decora  lux,"  No.  36,  p.  63S. 
The  IMost  Precious  Blood — 

(First  Sunday  of  July),    .         .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  J. 
Hymn,  "  Festivis  resonent,"  No.  3/,  p.  639. 
The  Transfiguration  of  our  Lord — 

(Aug.  6), A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 

Hymn,   "  Quicumque  Christum  quiuritis,"  No. 
3S,  p.  640. 


Directory.  217 


St.  Joachim — 

(Sunday  withiu  Octave  of  Assumption),  A,  B,  C,  D,F. 
Hymn,  "Iste  Confessor,"  No.  50,  p.  653. 
The  Seven  Sorrows  of  the  B.  V.  M.— 

(Third  Sunday  of  September),         .     A,  D,  H,  I,  J. 
Hymn,  "  O  quot  undis,"  No.  jp,  p.  641. 
St.  Michael— 

(Sept.  29)— First  Vespers,      .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 
Second  Vespers,  .     A,  B,  C,  D,  P. 

Hymn,  "Te  Splendor,"  No.  40,  p.  642. 
The  Angel  Guardians — 

(Oct.  2),    .         .         .         .     Same  Psalms  as  above. 
Hymn,  "  Custodes  hominum,"  No.  41,  p.  643. 


St.  Raphael— 


(Oct.  24), 

.     Same  Psalms  as  above. 

Hymn, 

"  Tibi  Christe  Splendor,"  No.  42,  p.  644. 

Saints — 

(Nov.  i)- 

-First  Vespers,         .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 

Second  Vespers,    .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  G. 

Hymn, 

"  Placare  Christe,"  No.  44,  p.  646. 

III. 
Common  Offices  op  Saints,  etc. 
Common  of  Apostles — First  Vespers,  .     A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 
Second  Vespers,   A,  D,  G,  K,  ly. 
Hymn,  "  Kxultet  orbis,"  No.  45,  p.  647. 
Hymn  at  Easter-tide,   "Tristes  erant,"  No.  46, 
p.  648. 
Common  of  One  Martyr  and  of  many  Martyrs — 

First  Vespers,  .         .         .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 

Second  Vespers,      .         .         .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  G. 
Hymn  for  One  Martyr,  "  Deus  Tuorum,"  No, 
47,  p.  650. 


2iS  Directory. 


Hym7i  for  Many  31  arty  rs,  "Sanctorum  mentis," 

No.  48,  p.  65T. 
Hymn  for  Many  Martyrs  at  Raster-tide,  "  Rex 
gloriose,"  No.  49,  p.  65  >. 
Coniiiioii  of  a  Confessor  Bishop — 

First  Vespers,  .         .         .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 

Second  Vespers,      .         .         .         .     A,  B,  C,  D,  M. 
Hymn,  "  Iste  Confessor,"  No.  50,  p.  6^j. 
Common  of  a  Confessor  not  a  Bishop,  .     A,  B,  C,  D,  F. 

Hymn  the  same  as  above. 
Conmion  of  Virgins  and  Holy  Women,     A,  D,  H,  I,  J. 
Hymn  for  Virgins,    "Jesu  Corona  virginum," 

No.  51,  p.  654. 
Hymn  for  Holy    Women,   "  Forteni  \nrili  pec- 
tore,"  No.  52,  p.  6ss- 
Common  of  the  Dedication  of  a  Church,    A,  B,  C,  D,  J. 

Hymn,  "  Ccelestis  Urbs,"  No.  5?,  p.  656. 
Common  for  all  Feasts  of  the  B.  V.  M.,     A,  D,  H,  I,  J. 
Hymn,  "  Ave  Maris  Stella,"  No.  5/,  p.  6^y. 


TABLE  OF  PSALMS  IN   THIS   BOOK   SUITABLE 
FOR  VARIOUS  OCCASIONS. 

(The  pages  in  which  the  Psalms  occur  will  be  found 
in  the  Index.) 

During  Siekness. — Ps.  6,  15,  19,  85,  90. 
Sorrow  for  Sin. — Ps.  6,  31,  37,  50,  loi,  129,  142, 
Confdenee  in  Cod. — Ps.  26,  90,  126,  127,  138. 
Bewailing  our  Miseries. — Ps.  41. 
Prayer  for  Deliveranee. — Ps.  7,  24,  85. 
Praise. — Ps.  118,  133,  148,  149,  150. 
Songs  of  foy. — Ps.  62,  83,  121. 


Directory.  219 


Thanksgiving. — Ps.  112,  113,  116,  125,  148. 

In  Trouble. — Ps.  4,  5,  30,  142. 

For  Superiors. — Ps.  19. 

In  Disquietude  of  Mind. — Ps.  6. 

Shortness  of  this  Life. — Ps.  loi,  102. 

The  Good  and  the  Wicked. — Ps.  5,  7,  23,  24,  31,  83, 
90,   118,   126,   127, 

Excellence  of  God's  Law. — Ps.  118. 

Historical. — Ps.  113. 

Seeking  after  God. — Ps.  41,  62,  66,  83. 

For  Holy  Cormnuniott. — Ps.  19,  24,  41,  53,  84,  117, 
137,  148. 


PSALMS  SUITABLE  FOR  THE  VARIOUS 

SEASONS. 

Advent,  Ps.  84  ;  Christmas,  Ps.  83,  102  ;  Lent, 
Ps.  4,  30,  39,  no,  115,  aud  the  Seven  Penitential 
Psalms;  Easter,  Ps.  15,  109,  117;  Ascension,  Ps. 
23,  102,  131  ;  Pentecost,  Ps.  133,  150. 

THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN. 
Ps.  23,  109,  112,  121,  126,  147. 

THE  HOLY  ANGELS. 
Ps.  90,  102,  148. 

THE  CHURCH. 
Ps.  121,  131,  147,  149. 

FOR  THE  DEAD. 

Ps.  5,  6,  7,  22,  24,  26,  39,  40,  41,  50,  62,  64,  129,  13T,  137. 


BeneMction  of  tbe  Bleeeeb  Sacra^ 
inent 


Jjjft^g  jai^na|SL  HE  Benediction  of  the  Blessed  Sacrament  is  a 

' - i^^^^aci<q^£r       K.ite  in  which  Jesus,  in  the  Sacrament  of  His 

"^ •  ~  H  /i^l^wilBrJ -^      ^ove,  is  not  only  exposed  to  the  adoration  of 

-  l^s. ^^^^^  Bp'        ^^^   faithful,   but  in   which   He,  present  in 

'^' :  E  ff^^^^gWigS'      that  Sacrament,    is    implored  to  bless  the 

r  ^^-.5ic 'J-llIoa^ccffiocafirL      faithful  present  before  the  Altar.     It  is  not 

^'^^^^^^i^ix'J^""^^     so  much  the  Priest  who  blesses  the  people 

J  _^|^  !  by  this  Rite,  as  it  is  Jesus  Christ  Himself, 

••'    '/~  in  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  who  bestows  His 

.-\''-/\  benediction  upon  them. 

In  this  country'  Benediction  usuaU3'  follows 
Vespers.  After  the  final  Antiphon  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin  is  said,  the  Priest,  ve.sted  in 
surplice,  stole,  and  cop>e,  goes  up  to  the 
Altar,  while  the  choir  sings  the  O  salutaris 
Ilostia  ;  and  opening  the  Tabernacle,  he  makes  a  genuflection, 
and  taking  out  a  consecrated  Host  enclosed  in  a  kind  of  locket, 
called  a  Inna,  places  this  in  the  centre  of  the  Monstrance  or 
Ostensorium—a.  stand  of  gold  or  silver,  with  rays  like  the  sun. 
He  then  descends  to  the  foot  of  the  Altar,  and  puts  incense  in  the 
censer  ;  kneeling  again,  he  receives  the  censer  from  the  hand  of 
the  acolyte,  and  incenses  the  Adorable  Host.  When  the  choir 
sings  the  second  line  of  the  Tantunt  c>go,2L\\.  bow  humbly  down, 
and  then,  or  during  the  Genitori,  the  Priest  again  incenses  the 
Blessed  Sacrament. 

As  soon  as  the  choir  has  ended  the  hymn  the  Priest  chants  the 
Versicle ;  and  after  the   Resjwnse  he  chants   the   Prayer  of  the 
Blessed  Sacrament,  and  .sometimes  another  prayer.      He  then 
220 


3 


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BENKDICTION  of  the   BIvKSSED   vSaCRAMENT,    221 

kneels  again,  and  a  veil  is  placed  around  his  shoulders,  after 
which  he  ascends  again  to  the  Altar,  and,  making  a  genuflection, 
takes  the  Monstrance,  and,  turning  to  the  people,  gives  the  Bene- 
diction in  silence,  making  the  sign  of  the  Cross  over  the  kneeling 
congregation. 

Replacing  the  Host  in  the  Tabernacle,  he  descends,  and,  pre- 
ceded by  his  assistants,  retires,  while  the  choir  chants  the  ii6th 
Psalm,  Laudalc  Dominum  omnes  gentes,  or  some  other  Psalm  or 
Canticle  permitted  by  the  usage  of  the  place. 

During  this  holy  Rite  the  devout  worshipper  may  either  join  in 
the  chant  of  the  choir,  or  pour  out  his  soul  in  aspirations  of  love, 
adoration,  gratitude,  petition,  or  contrition  to  the  Sacred  Heart 
of  Jesus,  thus  humbled  for  our  love. 


PV/ien  the  Ptiest  has  exposed  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  the  choir  sings  : 

r\  SAIvUTARIS  Hostia,     /^     SAVING     Victim  I 

^-"^  ^^     opeuing  wide 

Qui  coeli  paudis  ostium :  The  gate  of  Heaveu  to 

mau  below  ! 
Bella  premuut  hostilia  :         Our    foes    press    on    from 

every  side  ; 


Da  robur,  fer  auxilium. 


Thiue    aid  supply,  Thy 
strength  bestow. 


Uni  trinoque  Domino 
Sit  sempiterna  gloria, 
Qui  vitam  sine  termino 
Nobis  donet  in  patria. 


To    Thy    great   Name    be 
endless  praise, 
Immortal  Godhead !  One 
in  Three  ! 
O  grant  us  endless  length 
of  days 
In  our  true  native  laud 
with  Thee  ! 


Here    is  frequently   snug   the    Lilany    of  l^oreto  (/>.  65),   or  some 
hymn  in  honor  oj  the  Blessed  Sacrament  {p.  6^8). 


222  Benediction  of  the  Blessed  vSacrament. 

Lastly  is  sung  /"/i^  Tantum  Ergo ;  during  which  incense  is  again 
offered  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  and  all  prostrate  themselves  at 
the  second  line. 

^p^ANTUM   ergo   Sacra-    *y^OWX    in     adoration 
^^     meutum,  A^     falling, 

Veneremur  cemui  ;  Lo  !  the  sacred  Host  we 

hail  ! 
Et  antiquum  docuuientum    Lo  !  o'er  ancient  fomis  de- 
parting, 
Novo  cedat  ritui  ;  Newer  rites  of  grace  pre- 

vail ; 
Prsestet  fides    supplemen-    Faith  for  all   defects  sup- 
tum  plying 

Sensuum  defectui.  Where  the  feeble  senses 

fail. 

Genitori,  Genitoque  To    the    Everlasting     Fa- 

ther, 
Laus  et  jubilatio  ;  And  the  Son  who  reigns 

on  high, 
Salus,   honor,    virtus   quo-    With  the  Holy  Ghost  pro- 
que  ceeding 

Sit  et  benedictio  ;  Forth    from    each   eter- 

nally. 
Procedenti  ab  utroque  Be  salvation,  honor,  bless- 

in.?. 
Compar  sit  laudatio.  Might,  and  endless  ma- 

Amen.  jesty.     Amen. 

Still  kneeling,  the  Priest  sings  : 

y.  Panem  de  coelo  prae-        F.  Thou     gavest    them 
stitisti  eis.  bread  from  heaven. 


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BENEDICTION  OF  THE   B1.ESSED  SACRAMENT.    223 

R.  Omne      delectaimen-        R.  Having     in     it     the 
turn  in  se  habentem.  sweetness  of  every  taste. 

[/w  Easter-tide,  and  during  the  octave  y/  Corpus  Christi,  Alleluia  is 
added  to  V.  and  ^.] 

Rising,  he  sings  the  foUoiving  prayer  : 

Oremus.  Let  its  pray. 

EUS,   qui  nobis,  sub  /^  GOD,   who,  under  a 

Sacramento      mira-  ^^     wonderful        Sacra- 

bili,  passionis  tuse  memo-  ment,  hast   left  us   a   me- 

riam     reliquisti  :      tribue,  morial    of    Thy    passion': 

quaesumus,  ita  nos  corpo-  grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee, 

ris  et  sanguinis   tui   sacra  so  to  venerate  the  sacred 

mysteria    venerari,  ut    re-  mysteries  of  Thy  Body  and 

demptionis     tuse    fructum  Blood  that  we    may   ever 

in  nobis  jugiter  sentiamus.  feel   within    ourselves  the 

Qui  vivis  et  regnas  in  saecu-  fruit  of  Thy  Redemption, 

la  Sccculorum.  Who   livest  and  reignest, 
world  without  end. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

The  Benediction  Veil  is  no7v  placed  upon  the  shoulders  of  the  Priest. 
He  ascends  thesteps  of  the  Altar,  takes  the  Monstrance  containing 
the  Blessed  Sacrament  in  his  hands,  and  solemnly  and  in  silence 
makes  with  It  the  sign  of  the  Cross  over  the  kneeling  people. 
(Meanwhile  a  bell  is  rung  by  an  acolyte.) 

After  the  Blessed  Sacrament  has  been  replaced  in  the  Tabernacle  all 
rise  and  sing  : 

Psalm  116. 

"r"  AUDATE  Dominum,  /^  PRAISE  the  Lord, 
«-* — *  omnes  gentes  :  lau-  ^^  all  ye  nations  :  praise 
date  eum,  omnes  populi.        Him,  all  ye  people. 


224  Benediction  of  the  BIvEssed  vSacrament. 


Quouiam  confirmata  est 
super  nos  misericordia  ej  us : 
et  Veritas  Domini  mauet  iu 
ajternum. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


F6r  His  mercy  is  con- 
finned  upon  us :  and  the 
truth  of  the  Lord  endureth 
for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


During  the  singing  of  the  .S-xcwi  erat  of  thr  Gloria,  the  Celebrant 
and  ministers  retire;  and  thus  ends  the  Benediction. 


»^^ 


^^"^etg 


^^U^^ 

;^' 


©ccaeional  ®fHce0. 


THE   BLESSING  OF  THE  CANDLES. 


On  the  Feast  of  the  Purification,  February  2. 

The  Pi'iest,  clad  in  a  violet  cope,  or  else  without  chasuble,  proceeds  to 
the  Blessing  of  the  Candles,  placed  on  a  table  near  the  Epistle  cor- 
ner of  the  Altar ;  and  there  standing,  facing  the  Altar,  and  <vith 
hands  joined  before  his  breast,  the  Priest  says  . 


I  OMINUS 

vobiscum. 

R.     Et 

cum     spi- 
ritu  tuo. 


Orrmiis. 

^1^  OMINE  sancte,  Pater 
r"— '  omnipotens,  aeterne 
Deus,  qui  omnia  ex  nihilo 
creasti,  et  jussu  tuo,  per 
opera  apum,  huuc  liquo- 
rem  ad  perfectionem  ce- 
rei  venire  fecisti ;  et  qui 
hodierna  die  petitionem 
justi  Simeonis  implesti :  te 
humiliter  deprecamur,  ut 
has  candelas  ad-  usus   ho- 


HE  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.   And    with 
thy  spirit. 


Lef  us  pray. 

OHOIvY  Lord,  Father 
Almighty,  Eternal 
God,  who  didst  create  all 
things  from  nothing,  and 
by  the  labor  of  bees  at  Thy 
command  hast  brought  this 
liquid  to  the  perfection  of 
wax  ;  and  who  on  this  day 
didst  fulfil  the  petition  of 
just  Simeon  :  we  humbly 
beseech  Thee  that  by  the 


225 


226 


The  Bi^essing  of  the  Candles. 


miuum,  et  sanitatem  cor- 
porum  et  animarum,  sive 
in  terra,  sive  in  aquis,  per 
invocatiouem  tui  sanctissi- 
mi  uominis,  et  per  inter- 
cessionem  beatce  Marine 
semper  Virginis,  cujus  ho- 
die  festa  devote  celebrau- 
tur,  et  per  preces  omiiiuni 
sanctorum  tuorum,  beue*i* 
dicere  et  saiicti+ficare  dig- 
neris  :  et  liujus  plebis  tuae, 
quae  illas  honorifice  in 
manibus  desiderat  portare, 
teque  cantando  laudare, 
exaudias  voces  de  coelo 
sancto  tuo,  et  de  sede  ma- 
jestatis  tuce  :  et  propitius 
sis  omnibus  clamantibus  ad 
te,  quos  redemisti  pretioso 
sanguine  Filii  tui.  Qui 
tecum  x-ivit  et  regnat,  in 
imitate  Spiritus  Sancti 
Deus,  per  omnia  scecula 
saeculomm. 

A*.  Amen. 

()ir)?ius. 

/^  MXIP(  )TRNS.  sempi- 
^^  terne  Deus,  qui  hodi- 
emadie  Unigenitum  tuuni, 
ulnis    sancti    Simeonis    in 


invocation  of  Thy  most 
holy  name,  and  by  the  in- 
tercession of  Blessed  Mary, 
ever  Virgin,  whose  festival 
we  this  day  devoutly  cele- 
brate, and  by  the  prayers 
of  all  Thy  saints,  Thou 
wouldst  vouchsafe  to  bless 
^  and  sanctify  +■  these 
candles  for  the  ser\nce  of 
men,  and  for  the  health 
of  their  bodies  and  souls, 
whether  on  land  or  water  ; 
and  wouldst  hear  from  Thy 
hoh'  heaven,  and  from  the 
Throne  of  Thy  Majesty, 
the  voice  of  this  Thy  peo- 
ple, who  desire  reverently 
to  bear  them  in  their  hands, 
and  to  praise  Thee  in 
song ;  and  wouldst  show 
mercy  to  all  that  call  upon 
Thee,  whom  Thou  hast  re- 
deemed with  the  precious 
blood  of  Thy  Son.  Who 
liveth  and  reigneth,  etc. 
R.  Amen. 

Let  us  pray. 

^TT  LMIGHTY,  Ever- 
^y*-^  lasting  God,  who  on 
this  day  didst  present  Thine 
Only-begotten  Son  to  be  re- 


The  B1.ESSING  OF  THE  CandIvES. 


227 


templo  sancto  tuo  susci- 
piendum  praesentasti :  tu- 
am  supplices  deprecamur 
clementiam,  ut  has  caude- 
las,  quas  uos  famuli  tui,  in 
tui  noiniuis  magnificeutiam 
suscipientes,  gestare  cupi- 
mus  luce  accensas,  bene•^ 
dicere  et  sancti'J'ficare,  at- 
que  lumine  superuae  bene- 
dictiouis  accendere  dig- 
neris ;  quatetius  eas  tibi 
Domino  Deo  nostro  ofFe- 
rendo  digni,  et  sancto  igne 
dulcissimae  caritatis  tuae 
succensi,  in  templo  sancto 
glorias  tuas  repraesentari 
mereamur.  Per  eumdem 
Dominum,  etc. 


R.  Amen. 


ceived  by  the  arms  of  holy 
Simeon  in  Thy  holy  Tem- 
ple :  we  humbly  beseech 
Thy  loving-kindness,  that 
Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to 
bless,  'i*  sanctify,  "^  and 
kindle  with  the  light  of 
Thy  heavenly  benediction 
these  candles,  which  we 
Thy  servants  desire  to  re- 
ceive and  carry  lighted  in 
honor  of  Thy  name  ;  to  the 
end  that  by  offering  them 
to  Thee,  our  Lord  God,  we, 
being  worthy  to  be  in- 
flamed with  the  holy  fire 
of  Thy  sweetest  charity, 
may  deserve  to  be  pre- 
sented in  the  holy  temple 
of  Thy  glory.  Through 
the  same  our  Lord,  etc. 
R.  Amen. 


Or  emus. 

Y^  OMINE  Jesu  Christe, 
r-*--'  lux  vera,  quae  illu- 
minas  omnem  hominem 
venientem  in  hunc  mun- 
dum  :  effunde  bene-f-dic- 
tionem  tuam  super  hos 
cereos,  et  sancti-f-fica  eos 
lumine  grratiae  tuae,  et  con- 


Let  lis  pray. 

OIvORD  Jesus  Christ, 
the  true  light,  that 
enlightenest  every  man  who 
Cometh  into  this  world  : 
pour  forth  Thy  blessing  ►!* 
upon  these  candles,  and 
sanctify  "f"  them  with  the 
light  of  Thy   grace  ;    and. 


228  The  Bi^essing  of  the  Candi^es. 

cede     propitius,    ut    sicut  mercifully   grant    that   as 

haec  luininaria  igne  visibili  these  lights,  enkindled  with 

accensa    nocturnas    depel-  visible  fire,  dispel  the  dark- 

lunt    tenebras,    ita     corda  uess  of  night,  so  our  hearts, 

nostra    inv-isibili    igne,    id  illumined  by  in\'isible  fire, 

est,  Saucti  Spiritus  splen-  that  is,  the  brightness  of 

dore  illustrata,  omnium  vi-  the    Holy  Ghost,   may  be 

tiorum    caecitate   careant  :  free  from  the  blindness  of 

ut,   purgato  mentis  oculo,  ever}'  \nce  ;  that,  the  eye  of 

ea  cernere  possimus,  quae  our  minds  being  purified, 

tibi  sunt  placita,  et  nostrae  we     may     discern      those 

saluti  utilia  ;  quatenus  post  things  which  are  pleasing 

hujus  saeculi  caliginosa  (Hs-  to  Thee  and  profitable  to 

crimina,  ad  lucem   indefi-  our  salvation  ;  so  that,  after 

cientem    pervenire    mere-  the  darksome  perils  of  this 

amur.    Per  te,  Christe  Jesu,  world,   we  may  be   found 

Salvator  mundi,  qui  in  Tri-  worthy   to    arrive    at    the 

nitate  perfecta  vivis  et  reg-  light    that   never    faileth. 

nas  Deus,  per  omnia  saecula  Through  Thee,  Christ  Jesus, 

saeculorum.  Saviour  of  the  world,  who 
in  perfect  Trinity  livest 
and  reignest,  etc. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Oirtmts.  Let  us  pray. 

OMNIPOTENS,  sempi-  "O'  LMIGHTY,      Ever- 

terne  Deus,  qui  per  (v/«— ^     lasting  God,   who 

Moysen    famulum     tuum,  byThyser\-ant  Moses  didst 

purissimum  olei   liquorem  command  the  purest  oil  to 

ad  luminaria  ante  conspec-  be   prepared  for  lamps  to 

tum  tuum  jugiter  concin-  burn     continually     before 

nanda   praeparari  jussisti  :  Thee  :      graciously      pour 

bene-i-diclionistucegratiam  forth    the    grace    of    Thy 


ThK   B1.ESSING  OF  THE   CaNDI^ES.  229 

super  hos  cereos  benignus  blessing     •{•    upon      these 

infunde  ;  quatenus  sic  ad-  caudles  ;  that  as  they  afford 

miuistrent  lumen  exterius,  us   external    light,    so    by 

ut,  te  donante,  lumen  Spi-  Thy   bounty   the  light  of 

ritus  tui  nostris  non  desit  Thy   Spirit  may  never  be 

mentibus  interius.    Per  Do-  inwardly    wanting    to  our 

minuni,  etc.  minds.     Through  our  I^ord 
Jesus  Christ,  etc. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Or  emus.  Let  us  pray. 

"nrj  OMINE  Jesu  Christe,  C\  LORD  Jesus  Christ, 
*  qui  hodierna  die  in  who,  appearing 
nostrae  carnis  substantia  among  men  in  the  sub- 
inter  homines  apparens,  a  stance  of  our  flesh,  wast 
parentibus  in  templo  es  this  day  presented  by  Thy 
prsesentatus;  quem  Simeon  parents  in  the  Temple  ; 
venerabilis  senex,  lumine  whom  the  venerable  old 
Spiritus  tui  irradiatus,  ag-  man  Simeon,  illumined  by 
novit,  suscepit,  et  bene-  the  light  of  Thy  vSpirit, 
dixit :  praesta  propitius,  recognized,  received,  and 
ut  ejusdem  Spiritus  Sancti  blessed  ;  mercifully  grant 
gratia  illuminati,  atque  that,  enlightened  and 
edocti,  te  veraciter  agnos-  taught  by  the  grace  of  the 
camus,  et  fideliter  dili-  same  Holy  vSpirit,  we  may 
gamus.  Qui  cum  Deo  truly  acknowledge  Thee, 
Patre  in  unitate  ejusdem  and  faithfully  love  Thee. 
Spiritus  Sancti,  vivis  et  Who  with  God  the  Father, 
regnas  Deus,  per  omnia  in  the  unity  of  the  same 
ssecula  saeculorum.  Holy  Spirit,  livest  and 
reignest  God,  world  with- 
out end. 
R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 


230 


The  Blessing  of  the  Candles. 


Here  the  Priest,  having  put  incense  into  the  censer,  sprinkles  the 
candles  three  times  with  holy  water,  saying  the  Antiphon  .- 


Vj-SPERGES  me,  Do 
(sjp^  mine,  hyssopo,  et 
mundabor  ;  lavabis  me,  et 
super  iiivem  dealbabor. 


^ 


HOU  Shalt  sprinkle 
me,  O  Lord,  with 
hyssop,  and  I  shall  be 
cleansed  ;  Thou  shalt  wash 
me,  and  I  shall  be  made 
whiter  than  snow. 


//e  then  incenses  the  candles  three  times,  and  distributes  them,  first 
to  the  clergy,  then  to  the  laity,  -who  receive  them  kneeling,  and 
kissing  the  candle  and  the  Priest's  hand.  During  the  distribu- 
tion the  choir  sings : 


Xi 


UMEN      ad     revel  a- 
tionem  gentium,  et 
gloriam  plebis  tuse  Israel. 

V.  Nunc  dimittis  ser\-um 
tuum,  Domine,  *  secundum 
verbum  tuum  in  pace. 


Xi 


IGHT  to  enlighten 
the  gentiles,  and 
glory  of  Thy  people  Israel. 
V.  Now,  O  Lord,  lettest 
Thou  Thy  servant  depart 
in  peace  :  according  to  Thy 
word. 


Then  is  repeated  the  Antiphon  Lumen,  as  above,  and  the  same  after 

r^irh  -.ersf. 


V.  Quia  viderunt  oculi 
mei  *  salutare  tuum. 

R.  Lumen,  etc. 

V.  Quod  parasti  *  ante 
faciem  omnium  populo- 
rum. 

R.  Lumen,  etc. 

V.  Gloria  Patri.  et  Filio,* 
et  Spiritui  Sancto. 


V.  For  mine  eyes  have 
seen  :  Tin-  salvation. 

R.  Light,  etc. 

V.  Which  Thou  hast 
prepai-ed  :  in  sight  of  all 
nations. 

R.  Light,  etc. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther, and  to  the  Son  :  and 
to  the  H<.lv  Gliost. 


The  BIvKssing  of  the  Candi^es. 


231 


R.  Ivumeu,  etc.  R.  Ivight,  etc. 

Sicut  erat  in  principio,  et  As  it  was  iu  the  begin- 

uunc,  et  semper,  *  et  iu  sae-  uing,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 

cula  saeculorum.  be  :    world    without    end. 

Ainen.  Amen. 

R.  Ivumen,  etc.  R.  Light,  etc. 
Then  fotloius  the  Antiphon  ; 


6( 


XURGE,  Domine,  ad- 
juva   nos,   et   libera 
no3  propter  nomen  tuuni. 

Deus,  auribus  uostris  au- 
divimus  :   *   patres    nostri 
anuuntiaveruut  nobis. 
V.  Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


J^ 


RISE,  O  Lord,  help 


for  Thy  Name's  sake. 

We  have  heard  with  our 
ears,  O  God :  our  fathers 
have  declared  unto  us. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther, etc. 

The  Ayitiphon  Exurge  is  repeated,  as  above. 
Then  the  P}~iest  says  : 

Oremus.  Let  us  pray. 

V  If  after  Septuagesiraa,  ayid  not  on  a  Sunday,  the  Deacon  adds : 

Flectamus  genua.  Let  us  kneel,  "l 

R.  Levate.  R.  Arise.  .1 


(OS  XAUDI,  quoesumus 
^^  Domine,  plebeni 
tuam,  et  quae  extrinsecus 
annua  tribuis  devotione 
venerari,  interius  assequi 
gratiae  tuae  luce  concede. 
Per  Christum  Dominum 
nostrum. 

R.  Amen. 


"p:^  EAR  Thy  people,  O 
A—Xy  Lord,  we  beseech 
Thee,  and  grant  us  to  ob- 
tain those  things  inwardly 
by  the  light  of  Thy  grace, 
which  Thou  grantest  us  out- 
wardl}^  to  worship  by  this 
yearly  devotion.  Through 
Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


232  The  Blessing  of  the  Candi^es. 

Then  follows  the  procfssiott .     The  Celebrant  puis  incense  into  thr 

rp)isp>-.aftrr  :,lii,  h  fli/-  D^a^nti    turtntior  tn-;:iy.1<  the  pf-i^plf.  rrfrQ-<: 

V.  Procedamus  iu  pace.         V.    Let    us    proceed    in 
peace. 

T"  n  hrrh  fhr  rh,,,,    ,;,r  cr,.-.,r   • 

R.  In    nomine    Christi.        R.  In  the  name  of  Christ. 
Amen.  Amen. 

Th/-  Thnrifer  goes  be/ore  7cith  hioniiig  incense  ;  then  the  Sub- 
deacon  vested  carryins:  the  Cross  between  two  acolytes  with  light- 
ed candles ;  the  clergy  folloiv  according  to  tlieir  order  ;  and  lastly 
t/ie  Celebrant,  with  the  Deacon  at  his  left  hand,  all  bearing  light- 
ed candh-s.      They  sitig  th''  fnllnwing  A  ntif>hn»s  . 

HDORNA    thalamum  ^-rT  DORN  thy  chamber, 

tuum,  Sion,  et  sus-  ^^-1^    O  Sion,  and  receive 

cipe      Regem     Christum  ;  Christ  the  King  ;   in  love 

amplectere    .Vlariam,    quae  consider  Man-,  who  is  the 

est    coelestis    porta  :    ipsa  gate    of  heaven :    for  she 

enim  portat  Regem  glorise  bears  the  glorious  King  of 

no\-i  luminis  :  subsistit  Vir-  the  new  Hght  :  remaining 

go,  adducens  manibus  fili-  ever  a  Virgin,  she  brings  in 

um   ante    luciferum    geni-  her  hands  the  Son  begotten 

turn  :    queni   accipiens    Si-  before  the  day-star  :  whom 

meon   in  uhias  suas,  prae-  Simeon,  recei\'ing  into  his 

dica\nt   populis    Dominum  arms,    proclaimed    to    the 

enm  esse  \\X.ve  et  mortis,  et  people  to  be  the  Lord  of 

Salvatorem  mundi.  life    and    death,    and    the 
Sa\nour  of  the  world. 

"T^  ESP0XSU:\I  accepit  ^  IMEOX  received  an 
r^-\i  Simeon  a  Spiritu  J^^  answer  from  the 
Sancto,  non  \nsurum  se  Holy  Ghost,  that  he  should 
mortem,  nisi  \nderet  Chris-    not  see  death  before  he  had 


The  B1.ESSING  OF  THE  Candi.es. 


233 


turn  Domini  :  et  cum  iu- 
ducereut  puerum  iu  tem- 
plum,  accepit  eum  in  ulnas 
suas,  et  beuedixit  Deum,  et 
dixit :  Nunc  dimittis  ser- 
vum  tuum,  Domine,  in 
pace. 

V.  Cum  inducereut  pue- 
rum Jesum  parentes  ejus, 
ut  facerent  secundum  con- 
suetudinem  legis  pro  eo, 
ipse  accepit  eum  in  ulnas 
suas. 


seen  the  Christ  of  the  Lord ; 
and  when  they  brought  the 
Child  into  the  Temple,  he 
took  Him  in  his  arms,  and 
blessed  God,  and  said,  Now, 
O  Lord,  lettest  Thou  Thy 
servant  depart  in  peace, 

V.  When  His  parents 
brought  in  the  Child  Jesus, 
to  do  for  Him  according  to 
the  custom  of  the  law,  he 
took  Him  in  his  arms. 


Entering  into  the  church,  is  sung- . 


r\  BTULERUNT  pro  eo 
^^  Domino  par  turtu- 
rura,  aut  duos  pullos  co- 
lumbarum  :  *  sicut  scrip- 
tum  est  in  lege  Domini. 

F.  Postquam  impleti 
sunt  dies  purgationis  Mariae 
secundum  legem  Moysi, 
tulerunt  Jesum  in  Jenisa- 


^r^  HEY  offered  for  Him 
^^  to  the  Lord  a  pair  of 
turtle  doves,  or  two  young 
pigeons  :  *  as  it  is  written 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

F.  After  the  days  of  the 
purification  of  Mary,  ac- 
cording to  the  law  of 
Moses,  were  past,  they  car- 


lem,  ut  sisterent  eum  Do-    ned  Jesus  to  Jerusalem,  to 


mino. 

Sicut  scriptum,  etc. 

F.  Gloria  Patri,  et  Filio, 
et  Spiritui  Sancto. 

Sicut  scriptum,  etc. 


present  Him  to  the  Lord. 

As  it  is  written,  etc. 

F.  Glx)ry  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther. 

As  it  is  written,  etc. 


The  //ruce'ssiof/  being  fiiiished,  the  clergy  put  on  white  vestments  for 
the  Mass,  a>id  the  candles  are  held  lighted  during  the  Gospel,  and 
from  the  Elevation  to  the  Communion. 


234 


The  Blessing  of  the  Ashes. 


THE  BLESSING  OF  THE  ASHES. 


On  Ash  Wednesday. 


6XAUDI  nos,  Domine, 
quoniam  beuigna  est 
misericordia  tua  :  secun- 
dum multitudinem  luisera- 
tionum  tuarum  respice  nos, 
Domine. 

Sahnim  me  fac  Deus ; 
quoniam  intraverunt  aquae 
usque  ad  animam  nieam. 

V.  Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


'~p=vEAR  us,  O  Lord,  for 
e^^\»  Thy  mercy  is  kind  : 
look  upon  us,  O  Lord,  ac- 
cording to  the  multitude 
of  Thy  tender  mercies. 

Save  me,  O  God  ;  for  the 
waters  are  come  in  even 
unto  my  soul. 

]\  Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther, etc. 


The  Antiphon  Kxaudi  nus  ii  repealed.       I  hen  the  I-'nt^ 
at  the  Epistle  corner  of  the  Altar,  saj's  : 


lanaiitg 


V.  Dominus  voh)iscum. 
A*.  Et  cum  spiritu  tua 

Oionus. 

/^MNIPOTENS,  sempi- 
^^  terne  Deus,  parce 
poenitentibus,  propitiare 
supi)licantibus  :  et  mittere 
digneris  sanctum  Angelum 
tiunn  de  ccelis,  qui  bene*!" 
dicat  et  sancti+ficet  hos 
cineres,  ut  sint  remedium 
salubre  omnibus  uomen 
sanctum    tuum    humiliter 


J '.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
/v.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


J^ 


I,et  us  f>ray. 

LMIGHTY,  Ever- 
lasting God,  spare 
those  who  are  penitent,  be 
merciful  to  those  who  sup- 
])licate  Thee,  and  vouch- 
safe to  send  Thy  holy  Angel 
from  heaven  to  bless  + 
and  sanctify  +  these  ashes, 
that  they  may  be  a  whole- 
some  remedy   to   all   who 


The  B1.ESSING  OF  THE  Ashes. 


235 


implorantibus  ac  semetip- 
sos  pro  conscientia  delic- 
torum  suorum  accusanti- 
bus,  ante  couspectum  di- 
vinse  clementice  tuae  faci- 
nora  sua  deploraiitibus, 
vel  sereuissimam  pietatem 
tuam  suppliciter,  obuixe- 
que  flagitantibus  :  et  praesta 
per  iuvocationem  sauctis- 
simi  nominis  tui,  ut  qui- 
cumque  per  eos  aspersi 
fuerint,  pro  redemptioue 
peccatorum  suorum,  cor- 
poris sanitatem,  et  ariimse 
tutelam  percipiant.  Per 
Christum  Domiuum  nos- 
trum. 
R.  Amen. 

Oremus. 

*T^EUS,  qui  non  mortem, 
r-*--'  sed  poenitentiam  de- 
sideras  peccatorum :  fra- 
gilitatem  conditionis  hu- 
mauae  benignissime  re- 
spice,  et  hos  cineres,  quos 
causa  profereiidae  humili- 
tatis,  atque  promereudae 
venise,  capitibus  ■  nostris 
impoui  decernimus,  bene*!* 
dicere  pro  tua  pietate  dig- 
nare  ;  ut,  qui  uos  cinerem 


humbly  implore  Tliy  holy 
name,  and,  conscious  of 
their  sins,  accuse  them- 
selves, deploring  their 
■  crimes  before  Thy  divine 
mercy,  or  humbly  and  ear- 
nestly calling  upon  Thy 
bountiful  lo^dng-kindness  ; 
and  grant,  through  the  in- 
vocation of  Thy  most  holy 
name,  that  all  those  who- 
soever shall  be  sprinkled 
with  these  ashes,  for  the 
remission  of  their  sins, 
may  receive  both  health 
of  body  and  salvation  of 
soul.  Through  Christ  our 
lyord. 

R.  Amen. 

Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  who  desirest 
not  the  death  but 
the  repentance  of  sinners  : 
graciously  look  down  upon 
the  frailty  of  human  na- 
ture, and  in  Thy  mercy 
vouchsafe  to  bless  "t*  these 
ashes,  which  we  design  to 
place  upon  our  heads  in 
token  of  our  humility,  and 
to  obtain  forgiveness  ;  that 
we,  who  know  that  we  are 


236 


The  Blessing  of  the  Ashes. 


esse,  et  ob  pravitatis  uos- 
trce  demeritum  in  pulverem 
reversuros  cognosciinus, 
peccatorum  omnium  veni- 
am,  et  prtemia  poenitenti- 
bus  repromissa,  misericor- 
diter  consequi  mereanmr. 
Per  Christum  Dominum 
nostrum. 
I\.  Amen. 


but  ashes,  and  for  the  de- 
merits of  our  wickedness 
must  return  to  dust,  may 
deserve  to  obtain  of  Thy 
mercy  the  pardon  of  all 
our  sins,  and  the  rewards 
promised  to  the  penitent. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 


O rem  US. 

^T^  EUS,  qui  humilia- 
(^^^  tione  flecteris,  et 
satisfactione  placaris :  au- 
rem  tuie  pietatis  inclina 
precibus  nostris  ;  et  capiti- 
bus  servorum  tuorum,  ho- 
runi  cinerum  aspersione 
contactis,  effunde  propi- 
tius  gratiam  tuce  benedic- 
tiouis :  ut  eos  et  spiritu 
compunctionis  repleas,  et 
quae  juste  postulaverint, 
efficaciter  trilmas  ;  et  con- 
cessa  perpetuo  stabilita,  et 
intacta  manere  decernas. 
Per  Christum  Dominum 
nostrum. 


R.  Amen. 


Let  us  pray. 

r\  GOD,  who  art  moved 
^-^  by  humiliation,  and 
by  satisfaction  appeased  : 
incline  the  ear  of  Thy  fa- 
therly love  unto  our  pray- 
ers, and  mercifully  pour 
forth  upon  the  heads  of 
Th\-  servants,  sprinkled 
wnlh  these  ashes,  the  grace 
of  Thy  blessing ;  that  Thou 
mayest  both  fill  tliem  with 
the  spirit  of  compunction, 
and  effectually  grant  those 
things  for  which  they  have 
justly  prayed  ;  and  ordain 
that  what  Thou  hast  grant- 
ed may  be  establi.shed  and 
remain  unmoved  for  ever. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


The  B1.ESSING  OF  THE  Ashes.  237 

Ore>nus.  Lei  us  pray. 

OMNIPOTENS,  sempi-  Vj'LMIGHTY          aud 

terue  Deus,  qui  Ni-  fJ*-^    Eternal  God,  who 

nivitis  in  cinere  et  cilicio  didst  grant  the  remedy  of 

poenitentibus,  indulgentise  Thy  pardon  to  the   Nini- 

tuse    remedia    prsestitisti  :  vites    doing    penance     in 

concede   propitius,    ut  sic  ashes  and  sackcloth  :  mer- 

eos  imitemur  habitu,  qua-  cifully  grant  that  we  may 

tenus  veniae  prosequamur  so   imitate    their    penance 

obtentu.      Per    Dominum  that  we  may  follow  them 

nostrum,  etc.  in  obtaining  forgiveness. 
Through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  etc. 

R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 


The  hriesl  sprUikles  the  ashes  thrice  with  holy  water,  saying  the 
Antiphon  Asperges  me,  Domine,  p.  112  {without  the  Psalm  fol- 
lowing), and  incenses  them  three  times. 

The  Priest  then  puts  the  ashes  on  the  foreheads  of  the  people,  saying: 

rrjEMENTO,  homo,  'T^  EMEMBER,  O  man, 
A"*^  quia  pulvis  es,  et  in  r-'—Xs  that  dust  thou  art, 
pulverem  reverteris.  and  into  dust  thou  shalt 

return. 

While  the  people  are  receiving  the  ashes  the  following  Antiphons 
are  sung  : 

IMMUTEMUR    habitu,  'ipj  ET  us  change  our  gar- 

in  cinere  et  cilicio  :  je-  r-*— *     ments  for  ashes  aud 

junemus  et  ploremus  ante  sackcloth  :  let  us  fast  and 

Dominum :    quia    multum  lament   before   the   Lord : 

misericors     est     dimittere  for  our  God  is  very  merci- 

peccata  nostra  Deus  noster.  ful  to  forgive  our  sins. 


238 


The  Bi^essing  of  the  Ashes. 


INTER  vestibulum  et 
altare  plorabuut  sa- 
cerdotes  uiiuistri  Domiui, 
et  dicent,  Parce  Domine, 
parce  populo  tuo  :  et  ue 
claudas  ora  canentium  te 
Domine. 

R.  Emeudemus  iu  me- 
lius, quae  ignoranter  pec- 
ca\'imus  :  ne  subito  praeoc- 
cupati  die  mortis,  qusera- 
mus  spatium  poenitentiae, 
et  invenire  iion  possimus.* 
Attende,  Domiue,  et  mi- 
serere :  quia  peccavimus 
tibi. 


J'^.  Adjuva  nos,  Deus, 
salutaris  noster  :  et  propter 
honorem  nominis  tui,  Do- 
mine, libera  nos.  Attende, 
Domine,  etc. 

V.  Gloria  Patri,  etc. 
Attende,  etc. 


BETWEEN  the  porch 
and  the  altar,  the 
priests,  the  Lord's  minis- 
ters, shall  weep,  and  shall 
say :  Spare,  O  Lord,  spare 
Thy  people  :  and  shut  not 
the  mouths  of  those  who 
sing  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

R.  Let  us  change  for  the 
better  in  those  things  in 
which  we  have  sinned 
through  ignorance :  lest  we 
be  suddenly  overtaken  by 
the  da}-  of  death,  and  seek 
space  for  penance,  and 
find  it  not  :  Hear,  O 
Lord,  and  have  mercy :  for 
we  have  sinned  against 
Thee. 

V.  Help  us.  O  God  our 
Sa\'iour  :  amd  for  the  honor 
of  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  de- 
liver us.  Hear,  O  Lord, 
etc. 

r.  Glor\-  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther, etc.     Hear,  etc. 


Whrti  all  have  received  the  asha:  the  Ptirst  savs . 


F.  Dominus  vobiscum.  F.  The  Lord  be  with  3-ou. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


The  Bi^essing  of  the  Ashes. 


239 


O  renins. 

CONCEDE  nobis,  Do- 
mine,  prsesidia  mi- 
litise  christianse  Sanctis  iii- 
choare  jejuniis  :  ut  contra 
spiritales  iiequitias  pugua- 
turi,  continentise  munia- 
mur  auxiliis.  Per  Chris- 
tum Dominum  nostrum. 
R.  Amen. 


Let  us  pray. 

^  RANT  us,  O  Lord,  to 
Vt>  begin  our  Christian 
warfare  with  holy  fasts  ; 
that,  as  we  are  about  to 
fight  against  the  spirits  of 
wickedness,  we  may  be  de- 
fended by  the  aids  of  self- 
denial.  Through  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


Thcnfolhnvs  the  Mass. 

Note.— The  offices  of  Holy  Week,  being  of  great  length,  are 
not  given  in  this  book.  They  are  contained  in  full  in  the  "  Holy 
Week  Book,"  published  by  the  Catholic  Publication  Society  Co. 


240  The  B1.ESSINQ  OF  ChiIvDren. 

THE  BLESSING  OF  CHILDREN. 
WHEN  thp:y  are  presented  in  the  church. 

The  children  being  assembled,  the  bovs  and  the  girls  in   ieparatr" 
ranks,  the  Priest,  turning  towards  them,  saya  : 

*YY  DJUTORIUM     nos-  ^  UR    help    is    in    the 

j^^^JU    truin     in    nomine  ^<-J      name  of  the  Lord. 
Domini. 

J^.  Qui  fecit   ccelum    et  A*.  Who  hath  made  hea- 

terram.  ven  and  earth. 

Then  is  said  the  Antiphoii  : 

*T-"  AU D ATE,  pueri,  Do-  "-n>  RAISE  the  Lord,  ye 
r-i — ^  minum,  laudate  uo-  r-' —  children,  praise  ye 
men  Domini.  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Thfn' J'iahn  112.  beginning  icith  the  second  verse:. 

CS  IT  nomen  Domini  be-  "TT^  LESSED  be  the  name 

K^     nedictum,  *   ex  hoc  r*-^      of  the  Lord  :  from 

nunc,  et   usque    in    ssecu-  this   titne   forth,  for  ever- 

luni.  more. 

A  soHs  ortu  usque  ad  oc-  From  the  rising  up  of  the 

casum  *  laudabile  nomen  sun  unto  the   going  down 

Domini.  of  the  same  :  the  name  of 

the  Lord   is  worthy  to  be 

praised. 

Excelsus    super    omnes  The  Lord  is  high  aljove 

gentes  Dominus,  *  et  super  all  nations  :  and  His  glor^' 

coelos  gloria  ejus.  above  the  heavens. 

Quis  sicut  Dominus  De-  Who    is   like    unto    the 

us  noster,  qui  in  altis  ha-  Lord  our  God,  who  dwell- 


The  Bi^essing  of  ChiIvDren. 


241 


bitat,  *  et  humilia  respicit 
iu  coelo  et  in  terra  ? 

Suscitansa  terra  inopem, 
*  et  de  stercore  erigens 
paupereta  ; 

Ut  collocet  eum  cum 
principibus,  *  cum  priuci- 
pibus  populi  sui. 

Qui  habitare  facit  steri- 
lem  iu  domo  *  matrem 
filiorum  laetautem. 


Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


eth  on  high  :  and  regard- 
eth  the  things  that  are  low- 
ly in  heaven  and  on  earth  ? 

Who  raiseth  up  the 
needy  from  the  earth  ;  and 
lifteth  the  poor  out  of  the 
dunghill  ; 

That  He  may  set  him 
with  the  princes  :  even 
with  the  princes  of  His 
people. 

Who  niaketh  the  bar- 
ren woman  to  dwell  in  her 
house  :  the  joyful  mother 
of  children. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


The  Aiatiphon  ts  repealed  : 

"J-"  AUDATB,  pueri,  Do-  "T^  RAISE  the  Lord,  ye 
r^ — ^  minum,  laudate  no-  <-' —  children,  praise  ye 
men  Domini.  the  name  of  the  Lord. 


The  P}iest  then  says 


V.  Sinite  parvulos  ve- 
nire ad  me. 

R.  Talium  est  enim  reg- 
num  coelorum. 

V.  Angeli  eorum 

R.  Semper  vident  fa- 
ciem  Patris. 

V.  Nihil  proficiat  ininii- 
cus  in  eis. 


V.  Suffer  the  little  chil- 
dren to  come  to  Me. 

R.  For  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

V.  Their  Angels 

R.  Always  behold  the 
face  of  the  Father. 

V.  Let  not  the  enemy 
prevail  against  them. 


242 


The  Bi^essing  of  Children. 


R.  Et  filius  iniquitatis  R.  Nor  the  son  of  iui- 
uou  appoiiat  iiocere  eis.  quity  draw  nigh  to  hurt 
theui. 

V.  Doinine,  exaudi  era-  l.O  Lord,  hear  my 
tionem  nieaui.  prayer. 

R.  Et  clamor  nieus  ad  R.  And  let  my  cr\'  come 
te  veiiiat.  unto  Thee. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum,  V.  The    Lord    be    with 

you. 

R.   Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


O rem  us. 

"T^  OMINE  Jesu  Christe, 

A^  qui  parvulos  tibi 
oblatos  et  ad  te  venientes 
complexus  es,  niauusque 
super  illos  impouens  bene- 
dixisti  eis,  atque  dixisti  : 
Sinite  parvulos  venire  ad 
me,  et  nolite  prohibere  eos, 
talium  est  euim  regnimi 
CGeloruni,  et  Angeli  eorum 
semper  vident  faciem  I'a- 
tris  niei  :  respice,  qua.su- 
mus,  ad  puerorum  pra-- 
sentium  inuocentiam,  et 
ad  eonun  parentum  devc- 
tionem,  et  clementer  eos 
hodie  per  ministerium  nos- 
trum beiie4.<lic  ;  ut  in  tua 
gratia  et  misericordia  sem- 
per proficiant,  te   sapiant, 


Lei  us  pray. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ, 
who  didst  embrace 
Jittle  children  who  were 
brought  unto  Thee,  and 
didst  lay  Thy  hands  upon 
them  and  bless  them,  say- 
ing :  Suffer  the  little  chil- 
dren to  come  to  Me,  and 
forbid  them  not,  for  of 
such  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven,  and  Their  Angels 
al'iuays  behold  the  face  of 
illy  Father:  look  down, 
we  beseech  Thee,  upon 
the  innocence  of  these 
little  ones  here  present, 
and  upon  the  devotion  of 
their  parents,  and  gracious- 
ly bless  +  them  this  day 
l3y    our   ministr}'  ;   that  in 


The  Bi<essing  of  Chii,dr:^n.  243 

te  diligant,  te  timeant,   et   Thy  grace  and  mercy  they 

mandata    tua     custodiaut,    may    ever    grow     in    the 

et  ad  finem  optatum  fell-    knowledge,  love,  and  fear 

citer    perveuiant,     per    te    of  Thee,  and  in  the  keep- 

Salvator  mundi.    Oui  cum    ing     of    Thy     Command- 

Patre  et  Spiritu  sancto  vi-    ments,"  and    may   happily 

vis  et  regnas  Deus  in  sae-    attain  unto  their  wished- 

cula  scEculorum.  for    end.     Through  Thee, 

O  Saviour  of   the   world, 

who  with  the  Father  and 

the  Holy  Ghost  livest  and 

R.  Amen.  reignest,  etc.     R.  Amen. 

Oremus.  Let  us  pray. 

PEFBNDB,  quaesu-  *-pv  EFEND,  we  beseech 
mus,  Domine,  bea-  JL^  Thee,  O  Lord, 
ta  Maria  semper  Virgine  through  the  intercession 
iutercedente,  istam  ab  om-  of  Blessed  Mar}-,  ever  Vir- 
ui  adversitate  familiam  ;  et  gin,  this  Thy  family  from 
toto  corde  tibi  prostratam  all  adversity  ;  and  as  in  all 
ab  h ostium  propitius  tuere  humility  they  prostrate 
clemeuter  insidiis.  Per  themselves  before  Thee,  do 
Christum  Dominum  nos-  Thou  graciously  protect 
trum.  them  against  all  the  snares 

of  their  enemies.    Through 
Christ  our  Lord. 
R.   Amen.  R.  Amen. 


Oremus.  Let  us  pray. 

BUS,    qui     ineffabili  r^   GOD,  who,  in  Thine 

providentia  sanctos  V^      iinspeakable   Provi- 

Angelos   tuos   ad  nostram  deuce,  art  pleased  to  send 


P 


244 


The  Bi^essing  of  Children. 


custodiain  mittere  digna- 
ris  :  largire  siipplicibus 
tuis,  et  eorum  seuiper  pro- 
tection e  defeudi,  et  aeter- 
na  societate  gaudere.  Per 
Christum  Dominuiu  nos- 
trum. 

I\.  Amen. 


Thy  hoi)'  Angels  to  watch 
over  us  :  mercifully  grant 
unto  Th)'  humble  servants, 
both  that  we  be  always  de- 
fended by  their  protection 
here,  and  rejoice  for  ever  in 
their  company  hereafter. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.   Amen. 


^q~^AY  God,  the  Father, 
M-?     the   vSon,    and   the 


Thi'n  the  Piiest  blesses  the  children  in  the  form  of  a  Cross,  saying 

BENEDICAT  vos 

Deus,    et   custodiat 

corda  vestra  et   intelligen-  Holy  Ghost,  bless  +  you, 

tias    vestras     Pater,    4-    et  and  keep  your  hearts  and 

Filius,  et  Spiritus  sauctus.  your  minds. 
R.  Amen.  A'.  Amen. 


He  then  s/>ri)iklei  them  u  ith  holy  ttater  in  the  form  of  a  Cross. 


h   ^ 


^iL^^:£J.§^v^ 


.(Q^'^'^^mM^w^ 


Zhc  Seven  penitential  pealme, 


*(i) 


^lEMEMBER  not,    O    Lord,   our   of- 

3^  fences,    nor    those  of  our  parents  ; 
neither   take  Thou  revenge   of   our 
J)/   sins. 

/.  Psalm  6. 


OLORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  Thine  anger  :  nor  chas- 
tise me  in  Thy  wrath. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  weak  :  heal 
me,  O  Lord,  for  my  bones  are  troubled. 

My  soul  also  is  troubled  exceedingly  :  but  Thou,  O 
Lord,  how  long  ? 

Turn  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  my  soul  :  O  save 
me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 

For  in  death  there  is  no  one  that  is  mindful  of 
Thee  :   and  who  will  give  Thee  thanks  in  hell  ? 

I  have  labored  in  m}-  groanings,  every  night  will  I 
wash  my  bed  :  and  water  my  couch  with  my  tears. 

Mine  eye  is  troubled  through  indignation  :  I  have 
grown  old  amongst  all  mine  enemies. 

*  It  is  a  pious  custom  to  recite  the  seven   Penitential  Psalms, 
respectively,  by  way  of  prayer  against  the  seven  deadly  sins. 
245 


246         The  Seven  Penitentiai,  Psalms. 

Depart  froui  me,  all  5^e  workers  of  iniquity  :  for  the 
Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  weeping. 

The  Lord  hath  heard  my  supplication  :  the  Lord  hath 
received  lu}-  prayer. 

Let  all  mine  enemies  be  put  to  shame,  and  be  sofe 
troubled  :  let  them  be  turned  back,  and  put  to  shame 
verj'  speedily. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


BLESSED  are  the}-  whose  iniquities  are  forgiven  : 
anil  whose  sins  are  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord  hath  not 
imputed  sin  :  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

Because  I  was  silent,  my  bones  grew  old  :  whilst  I 
cried  out  all  the  day  long. 

For  day  and  night  Thy  hand  was  heavy  upon  me  : 
I  am  turned  in  my  anguish,  whilst  the  thorn  is  fast- 
ened. 

I  have  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  Thee  :  and  mine 
iniquity  I  have  not  concealed. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  against  myself  mine  iniquity 
unto  the  I^ord  :  and  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  wickedness 
of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  ever\'  one  that  is  holy  pray  to  Thee  : 
in  a  seasonable  time. 

And  yet  in  a  flood  of  many  waters  :  they  shall  not 
come  nigh  unto  him. 

Thou  art  my  refuge  from  the  trouble  which  hath  en- 
compassed me  :  my  joy,  deliver  me  from  them  that 
surround  me. 

I  will  give  thee  understanding,  and  I  will  instruct 


Thk  Seven  Penitentiai,  Psai^ms.  247 

thee  iu  this  way,  in  which  thou  shalt  go  :  I  will  fix 
Miue  eyes  upou  thee. 

Be  not  as  the  horse  and  the  mule :  that  have  no  un- 
derstanding. 

With  bit  and  bridle  bind  fast  their  jaws:  who  come 
not  near  unto  Thee. 

Many  are  the  scourges  of  the  sinner  :  but  mercy 
shall  encompass  him  that  hopeth  in  the  Lord. 

Be  glad  in  the  Lord  and  rejoice,  ye  just  :  and  be 
joyful,  all  ye  that  are  right  of  heart. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

3.  Psalm  37. 

*T^  EBUKE  me  not,  O  Lord,  in  Thine  indignation  ; 
r^-\,     neither  chasten  me  in  Thy  sore  displeasure. 

For  Thine  arrows  are  fastened  in  me  ;  and  Thy  hand 
presseth  heavily  upon  me. 

There  is  no  health  in  my  flesh,  because  of  Thy 
wrath :  there  is  no  rest  for  my  bones,  because  of  my 
sins. 

For  mine  iniquities  are  gone  over  my  head  :  and 
as  a  heavy  burden  are  become  heavy  upon  me. 

My  sores  have  rotted  and  are  corrupt :  because  of 
my  foolishness. 

I  am  become  miserable,  and  am  greatly  bowed 
down :  I  went  about  sorrowful  all  the  day  long. 

For  my  loins  are  filled  with  illusions :  and  there 
is  no  soundness  in  my  flesh. 

I  am  afilicted,  and  humbled  exceedingly  :  I  have 
roared  with   the  groaning  of  my  heart. 

Lord,  all  my  desire  is  before  Thee  :  and  my  groaning 
is  not  hid  from  Thee. 


24S         The  Seven  Penitentiai,  Psalms. 

My  heart  is  troubled,  iny  strength  hath  forsaken  me : 
and  the  light  of  mine  eyes  itself  is  not  with  me. 

My  friends  and  my  neighbors  have  drawn  near  :  and 
stood  against  me. 

And  they  that  were  near  me  stood  afar  off :  and  they 
that  sought  after  my  soul  used  \doleuce. 

They  that  sought  my  hurt  spoke  vain  things  :  and 
thought  upon  deceits  all  the  day  long. 

But  I,  as  a  deaf  man,  heard  not  :  and  I  was  as  a 
dumb  man  that  doth  not  open  his  mouth. 

And  I  became  as  a  man  that  heareth  not :  and  that 
hath  no  reproofs  in  his  mouth. 

For  in  Thee,  O  I.ord,  have  I  hoped  :  Thou  wilt  hear 
me,  O  Lord  my  God. 

For  I  said.  Lest  at  any  time  mine  enemies  rejoice 
over  me  :  and  whilst  my  feet  slip,  they  glory  over  me. 

For  I  am  ready  for  scourges  :  and  my  sorrow  is  con- 
tinually before  me. 

For  I  will  declare  mine  iniquit}- :  and  I  will  be 
thoughtful  of  my  sin. 

But  mine  enemies  live,  and  are  stronger  than  I  :  and 
they  that  hate  me  wrongfully  are  multiplied. 

They  that  render  evil  for  good  have  slandered  me  : 
because  I  followed  goodness. 

Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord  my  God  :  do  not  Thou  de- 
part from  me. 

Give  heed  unto  my  help,  O  T,ord  :  Thou  God  of  my 
salvation. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


The  Sevkn  PenitentiaIv  Psai^ms. 


249 


rr\  ISERERB         mei, 

\'-^  Deus,  *  secundum 
magnam  misericordiam 
tuani. 

Bt  secuuduni  multitu- 
dineni  miseratiouum  tu- 
arum  *  dele  iuiquitatem 
meam. 

Aiiiplius  lava  nie  ab  in- 
iquitate  mea,  *  et  a  pec- 
cato  meo  munda  me. 

Quoniam  iniquitatem 
meam  ego  cognosco,  *  et 
peccatum  meum  contra  me 
est  semper. 

Tibi  soli  peccavi,  et  ma- 
lum coram  te  feci,  ^  ut 
justificeris  in  sermonibus 
tuis,  et  viucas  cum  judica- 
ris. 


Ecce  enim  in  iniquitati- 
bus  conceptus  sum,  *  et  in 
peccatis  concepit  me  mater 
mea. 

Ecce  enim  veritatem  di- 
lexisti :  *  incerta  et  occulta 
sapientiae  tuae  manifestasti 
milii. 


/in  ju. 

^X^  AVE  mercy  upon  me, 
f-*~b  O  God  :  according 
to  Thy  great  mercy. 

And  according  to  the 
multitude  of  Thy  tender 
mercies  :  blot  out  my  ini- 
quity. 

Wash  me  yet  more  from 
my  iniquity :  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my 
iniquity  :  and  my  sin  is 
always  before  me. 

Against  Thee  only  have 
I  sinned,  and  done  evil  in 
Thy  sight :  that  Thou  may- 
est  be  justified  in  Thy 
words,  and  may  est  over- 
come when  Thou  art 
judged. 

For  behold,  I  was  con- 
ceived in  iniquities  :  and 
in  sins  did  my  mother  con- 
ceive me. 

For  behold.  Thou  hast 
loved  truth  :  the  secret  and 
hidden  things  of  Thy  wis- 
dom Thou  hast  made  mani- 
fest unto  me. 


250 


The  Seven  Penitentiai.  Psai.ms. 


Asperges  me  hyssopo,  et 
muudabor  :  "^  lavabis  me,  et 
super  uivem  dealbabor. 


Auditui  meo  dabis  gau- 
dium  et  Isetitiam,  *  et  ex- 
ultabuut  ossa  liumiliata. 

Averte  faciem  tuam  a 
peccatis  nieis,  *  et  omiies 
iniquitates  meas  dele. 

Cor  mundum  crea  in  me, 
Deus,  *  et  spiritum  rec- 
tum iuuova  in  \-isceribus 
meis. 

Ne  projicias  me  a  facie 
tua,  *  et  Spiritum  sanctum 
tuum  ne  auferas  a  me. 

Redde  mihi  laetitiam  sa- 
lutaristui,  *  et  spiritu  prin- 
cipali  confirma  me. 

Docebo  iniquos  \'ias  tuas, 
*  et  impii  ad  te  converten- 
tur. 

Libera  me  de  sanguini- 
bus,  Deus,  Deus  salutis 
me?e  :  *  et  exultabit  lingua 
mea  justitiam  tuam. 

Domine,  labia  mea  ape- 


Thou  shalt  sprinkle  me 
with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be 
cleansed  :  Thou  shalt  wash 
me,  and  I  shall  be  made 
whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me 
hear  of  joy  and  gladness  : 
and  the  bones  that  were 
humbled  shall  rejoice. 

Turn  away  Thy  face 
from  my  sins  :  and  blot  out 
all  my  iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean 
heart,  O  God  :  and  renew 
a  right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from 
Thy  face :  and  take  not 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy 
of  Thy  salvation  :  and 
strengthen  me  with  a  per- 
fect spirit. 

I  will  teach  the  unjust 
Thy  ways  :  and  the  wicked 
shall  be  converted  unto 
Thee. 

Deliver  me  from  sins  of 
blood,  O  God,  Thou  God 
of  my  salvation  :  and  my 
tongue  shall  extol  Thy  jus- 
tice. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips, 


The  Seven  Penitentiai,  Psai^ms. 


251 


ries,  *  et  os  meum  annuu- 
tiabit  laudem  tuam. 

"Quouiam  si  voluisses  sa- 
crilicium,  dedissein  utique 
*  liolocaustis  non  delecta- 
beris. 

Sacrificium  Deo  spiritus 
contribulatus  :  *  cor  contri- 
tum  et  humiliatum,  Deus, 
non  despicies. 

Benigne  fac,  Domine,  in 
bona  voluutate  tua  Sion,  * 
ut  sedificentur  muri  Jerusa- 
lem. 

Tunc  acceptabis  sacrifi- 
cium justitise,  oblationes, 
et  holocausta  :  *  tunc  im- 
ponent  super  altare  tuum 
vitulos. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


O  Lord :  and  my  mouth 
shall  declare  Thy  praise. 

For  if  Thou  hadst  desired 
sacrifice,  I  would  surely 
have  given  it  :  with  burnt- 
offerings  Thou  wilt  not  be 
delighted. 

A  sacrifice  unto  God  is  a 
troubled  spirit  :  a  contrite 
and  humble  heart,  O  God, 
Thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Deal  favorably,  O  Lord, 
in  Thy  good  will  with 
Sion :  that  the  walls  of 
Jerusalem  ma}^  be  built  up. 

Then  shalt  Thou  accept 
the  sacrifice  of  justice,  ob- 
lations, and  whole  burnt- 
offerings  :  then  shall  they 
lay  calves  upon  Thine  al- 
tar. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


5.    Psalm  loi. 
*xz;jf  EAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord  :  and  let  my  cry  come 
«-■— b    unto  Thee. 

Turn  not  away  Thy  face  from  me  :  in  the  day  when 
I  am  in  trouble,  incline  Thine  ear  unto  me. 

In  what  day  soever  I  shall  call  upon  Thee  :    O  hear- 
ken unto  me  speedily. 

For  my  days   are  vanished    like  smoke  :    and  my 
bones  are  dried  up  like  fuel  for  the  fire. 


252         The  Seven  Penitentiai^  Psalms. 

I  am  smitten  as  grass,  and  my  heart  is  withered :  for 
I  have  forgotten  to  eat  my  bread. 

Through  the  voice  of  my  groaning  :  my  bones  have 
cleaved  unto  my  flesh. 

I  am  become  like  a  pelican  in  the  wilderness  :  and 
like  a  night-raven  in  the  house. 

I  have  watched,  and  am  become  like  a  sparrow  :  that 
sitteth  alone  on  the  house-top. 

jNIine  enemies  rcnled  me  all  the  day  long  :  and  they 
that  praised  me  have  sworn  together  against  me. 

For  I  have  eaten  ashes  as  it  were  bread  :  and  mingled 
my  drink  -with  weeping. 

Because  of  Thine  indignation  and  wrath  :  for  Thou 
hast  lifted  me  up  and  cast  me  down. 

My  days  have  gone  down  like  a  shadow  :  and  I  am 
•withered  like  the  grass. 

But  Thou,  O  Lord,  endurest  for  ever  :  and  Thy  me- 
morial unto  all  generations. 

Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Sion  :  for  it  is 
time  that  Thou  have  mercy  upon  her ;  yea,  the  time  is 
come. 

For  Thy  servants  have  delighted  in  her  stones  :  and 
they  shall  have  pity  on  the  earth  thereof 

And  the  Gentiles  shall  fear  Thy  name,  O  Lord  :  and 
all  the  kings  of  the  earth  Thy  glory. 

For  the  Lord  hath  built  up  Sion  :  and  He  shall  be 
seen  in  His  glory. 

He  hath  had  regard  unto  the  prayer  of  the  lowly: 
and  hath  not  despised  their  petition. 

Let  these  things  be  written  for  another  generation  : 
and  the  people  that  shall  be  created  shall  praise  the 
Lord  ; 

For  he  hath  looked  down  from  His  high  and  holy 


The  Seven  Penitentiat,  Psai^ms.  253 

place :  out  of  heaven  hath  the  Ivord  looked  upon  the 
earth  ; 

That  He  might  hear  the  groaiiiug  of  them  that  are 
in  fetters :  that  He  might  deliver  the  children  of  the 
slain  ; 

That  they  may  declare  the  name  of  the  Lord  in  Sion : 
and  His  praise  in  Jerusalem, 

When  the  people  assembled  together  :  and  the  kings 
to  serv^e  the  Lord. 

He  answered  him  in  the  way  of  his  strength  :  De- 
clare unto  me  the  fewness  of  my  days. 

Call  me  not  away  in  the  midst  of  my  days  :  Thy 
years  are  unto  generation  and  generation. 

Thou,  Lord,  in  the  beginning  didst  lay  the  founda- 
tion of  the  earth  :  and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of 
Thy  hands. 

They  shall  perish,  but  Thou  endurest  :  and  they 
all  shall  grow  old  as  a  garment. 

And  as  a  vesture  shalt  Thou  change  them,  and 
they  shall  be  changed :  but  Thou  art  the  same,  and 
Thy  years  shall  not  fail. 

The  children  of  Thy  sen^ants  shall  continue  :  and 
their  seed  shall  be  directed  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


6.  Psalni  T2g. 


B  profundis  clamavi  i^  UT  of  the  depths  have 

ad  te,   Domine  :    *  ^^      I   cried  unto  Thee, 

Domine,     exaudi     vocem  O   Lord :    Lord,  hear  my 

meam.  voice. 

Fiant  aures  fuse  inten-       O  let  Thine    ears    con- 


P 


254 


The  Seven  Penitentiai.  Psai^ms. 


denies  *  in  vocem  depreca- 
tionis  meie. 

Si  iniquitates  obser^-ave- 
ris,  Doniine  ;  *  Doniine, 
quis  sustinebit  ? 

Quia  apud  te  propitiatio 
est,  *  et  propter  legem  tuani 
sustinui  te,  Domine. 

Sustinuit  anima  mea  in 
verbo  ejus  :  *  speravit  ani- 
ma mea  in  Domino. 

A  custodia  matutina  us- 
que ad  noctem,  *  speret 
Israel  in  Domino. 

Quia  apud  Dominum 
misericordia,  *  et  copiosa 
apud  eum  redemptio. 

Et  ipse  redimet  Israel  * 
ex  omnibus  iniquitatibus 
ejus. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


sider  well  :  The  voice  of 
nn-  supplication. 

If  Thou,  O  Lord,  wait 
mark  iniquities  :  Lord,  who 
shall  abide  it? 

For  with  Thee  there  is 
merciful  forgiveness  :  and 
because  of  Thy  law  I  have 
waited  for  Thee,  O  Lord. 

My  soul  hath  waited  on 
His  word  :  my  soul  hath 
hoped  in  the  Lord. 

From  the  morning  watch 
even  until  night :  let  Israel 
hope  in  the  Lord. 

For  with  the  Lord  there 
is  mercy  :  and  with  Him 
is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Is- 
rael :  from  all  his  iniqui- 
ties. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 


7.    Psahn  J  f2. 

I^EAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord:  give  ear  to  my  sup- 
r^^fy  plication  in  Tliy  truth  :  hearken  unto  me  for 
Thy  justice'  sake. 

And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant  : 
for  in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul  :  he  hath 
brought  my  life  dowTi  unto  the  ground. 


The  Seven  Penitentiai,  Psai^ms.  255 

He  hath  made  me  to  dwell  in  darkness  as  those 
that  have  been  long  dead  :  and  my  spirit  is  vexed 
within  me  ;  my  heart  within  me  is  troubled. 

I  remembered  the  days  of  old,  I  meditated  on  all 
Thy  works  :  I  have  mused  upon  the  works  of  Thy 
hands. 

I  stretched  forth  my  hands  unto  Thee  :  my  soul 
gaspeth  unto  Thee,  as  a  land  where  no  water  is. 

Hear  me  speedily,  O  Lord  ;  my  spirit  hath  fainted 
away. 

Turn  not  away  Thy  face  from  me  :  lest  I  be  like 
unto  them  that  go  dov\^n  into  the  pit. 

Make  me  to  hear  Thy  mercy  in  the  morning :  for 
in  Thee  have  I  hoped. 

Make  me  to  know  the  way  wherein  I  should  walk  : 
for  to  Thee  have  I  lifted  up  my  soul. 

Deliver  me  from  mine  enemies,  O  Lord,  unto 
Thee  have  I  fled :  teach  me  to  do  Thy  will,  for 
Thou  art  my  God. 

Thy  good  spirit  shall  lead  me  into  the  right  land  : 
for  Thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord,  Thou  shalt  quicken  me 
in  Thy  justice. 

Thou  shalt  bring  my  soul  out  of  trouble  :  and  in  Thy 
mercy  Thou  shalt  destroy  mine  enemies. 

And  Thou  shalt  destroy  all  them  that  afflict  my 
soul  :  for  I  am  Thy  servant. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Ant.  Remember  not,  O  Lord,  our  offences,  nor 
those  of  our  parents  ;  neither  take  Thou  revenge  of 
our  sins. 


^be  Xitan\)  of  the  Sainte, 


^^ 


VRIE  elei- 

son. 
Christe  elei- 

son. 
Kyrie    elei- 

son. 
Christe  aucli 

nos. 
Christe  ex- 

audi  nos. 


Pater  de  ccelis  Deus, 

Fill   Redemptor  miin- 

di  Deus, 
Spiritus  Sancte  Deus, 
Sancta   Triuitas,  uuus 

Deus, 


ORD.  have  mer- 
cy ou  us. 
Christy      have 
mercy  on  us. 
Lord,        have 


mercy  on  us. 
Christ,  hear  us. 


Christ, 
us. 


graciously    hear 


God  the  Father  of  hea- 
ven, 

God  the  Son,  Redeem- 
er of  the  world, 

God  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Holy  Trinity,  one  God, 


1^5 


256 


The  Litany  of  the  Saints. 


257 


Sancta  Maria, 

Sancta  Dei  Geuitrix, 

Sancta     Virgo     virgi 
num, 

Saucte  Michael, 

Saucte  Gabriel, 

Saiicte  Raphael, 

Omiies  saucti  Angeli  et 
Archangeli,  Orate,  etc. 

Onines  sancti  beatorum 
SpirituutQ  ordines,  Ora- 
te, etc, 

Sancte  Joannes  Baptista, 
Or  a,  etc. 

Sancte  Joseph, 

Onines  saucti 
et  Prophetse 

Sancte  Petre, 

Sancte  Paule, 

Sancte  Andrea, 

Sancte  Jacobe, 

Sancte  Joannes, 

Sancte  Thoma, 

Sancte  Jacobe, 

Sancte  Philippe, 

Sancte  Bartholomsee, 

Sancte  Matthsee, 

Sancte  Simon, 

Sancte  Thaddaee, 

Sancte  Mathia, 

Sancte  Barnaba, 

Sancte  Luca, 

Sancte  Marce, 


Ora,  etc. 
Patriarchae 
Orate,  etc. 

1 


Holy  Mary, 

Holy  Mother  of  God, 

Holy  Virgin  of  vir- 
gins, 

St.  Michael, 

St.  Gabriel, 

St.  Raphael, 

All  ye  holy  Angels  and 
Archangels, 

All  ye  holy  orders  of 
blessed  Spirits, 

St.  John  the  Baptist, 

St.  Joseph, 

All  ye  holy  Patriarchs 

and  Prophets, 
St.  Peter, 
St.  Paul, 
St.  Andrew, 
St.  James, 
St.  John, 
St.  Thomas, 
St.  James, 
St.  Philip, 
St.  Bartholomew, 
St.  Matthew, 
St.  Simon, 
St.  Thaddeus, 
St.  Matthias, 
St.  Barnabas, 
St.  Luke, 
St.  Mark,  j 


258 


The  Litany  of  the  Saints. 


Omnes  sancti   Apostoli   et 

Evangelistie,  Orate,  etc. 
Omues  sancti  Discipuli  Do- 

uiiui,  Orate,  etc. 
Omues  saucti  lunocentes, 

Orate,  etc. 
Sancte  Stephane,  Or  a,  etc. 
Sancte  Laureiiti,  Ora,  etc. 
Saucte  Viuceuti,  Ora,  etc. 
Saucti   Fabiane   et   Sebas- 

tiaue,  Orate,  etc. 
Saucti  Joannes    et   Paule, 

Orate,  etc. 
Sancti  Cosma  et  Damiane, 

Orate,  etc. 
Sancti  Gerv-asi  et  Protasi, 

Orate,  etc^ 
Omues     sancti    Martyres, 

Orate,  etc. 
Saucte  Sylvester,  ^ 

Sancte  Gregori,  j,  5 

Sancte  Anibrosi, 
Sancte  Augustine, 
Sancte  Hierouyme, 
Saucte  Martine, 
Saucte  Nicolae, 
Omnes  sancti  Pontifices  et 

Confessores,  Orate,  etc. 
Omues    saucti     Doctores, 

Orate,  etc. 
Saucte  Autoni,  -\  x, 

vSancte  Beuedicte,  \^ 

Saucte  P>eruarde,  J  ^ 


tl 


All  ye  holy   Apostles  ^ 

and  Evangelists, 
All  ye  holy   Disciples 

of  the  Lord, 
All  ye  holy  Innocents, 

St.  Stepher, 
St.  Lawrence, 
St.  Vincent, 
SS.  Fabian  and  Sebas- 
tian, 
SS.  John  and  Paul, 

SS.  Cosmas    and    Da- 
miau,  I 

SS.  Ger\-ase  and   Pro-  | 
tase,  \ 

All  ye  holy  Martyrs, 

St.  Sylvester, 

St.  Gregory', 

St.  Ambrose, 

St.  Augustine, 

St.  Jerome, 

St.  Martin, 

St.  Nicholas, 

All   ye    holy    Bishops 

and  Confessors, 
All  ye  holy  Doctors, 

St.  Anthony, 
St.  Benedict, 
St.  Bernard, 


The  Litany  of  the  Saints. 


Sancte  Dominice,  Or  a,  etc. 
Sancte  Francisce,  Ora.,  etc. 
Omues  saiicti  Sacerdotes  et 

Levitae,  Orate,  etc. 
Omues  saucti  Mouachi  et 

Breinitae,  Orate,  etc. 
Saucta  Maria  Magda- 

lena, 
Sancta  Agatha, 
Sancta  Lucia, 
Saucta  Agues, 
Saucta  Caecilia, 
Saucta  Catharina, 
Saucta  Auastasia, 
Omues  sauctae  Virgiues  et 

Viduae,  Orate,  etc. 
Omues  Saucti    et  Sanctse 

Dei, 
Inter cedite  pro  nobis. 
Propitius  esto, 
Parce  nobis,  Domine. 
Propitius  esto, 
Exaiidinos,  Domine. 

Ab  omui  malo,  e^  ^ 

Ab  omui  peccato,  r  ^.^ 
Ab  ira  tua,*  J  ^  ^ 


St.  Dominic, 

St.  Fraucis, 

All  ye  holy  Priests  and 

Levites, 
All  ye  holy  Monks  and 

Hermits, 
St.  Mary  Magdalen, 


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1 


St.  Agatha, 

St.  Lucy, 

St.  Agues, 

St.  Cecilia, 

St.  Catherine, 

St.  Auastasia, 

All  ye    holy    Virgins 

and  Widows, 
All    ye    holy     Saints     of 

God, 
Make  intercession  for  us. 
Be  merciful. 
Spare  us,  O  Lot'd. 
Be  merciful, 
Graciously     hear    us,     O 

Lord. 
From  all  evil,  <  ^ 

From  all  sin,  r  5  b 

From  Thy  wrath,*      J  ?  "^ 


*  Here,  for  the  Devotion  of  the  Forty  Hours,  is  inserted  : 
Ab  imrainentibus  periculis,  From  dangers  that  threaten  us, 

A  fiagello  terraemotus,  From    the    scourge    of    earth- 

quakes, 
A  peste,  fame,  et  bello,  From  plague,  famine,  and  war. 


26o 


The  Litany  of  the  Saints. 


A  subitauea  et  impro-  1 

visa  morte, 
Ab  iusidiis  diaboli, 

Ab  ira,  et  odio,  et  omui 

mala  voluiitate, 

A  spiritu  foniicationis, 

A   fulgure  et   tempes- 

tate, 
A  uiorte  peq^etua. 

Per  iiiysteriuni  sauctse 
Incamationis  tuae, 

Per  Adventum  tuum, 

Per  Xativitatem  tiiam, 
Per      Baptismum      et 

sanctum     Jejuiiium 

tuum, 
Per  Crucem  et  Passio- 

nem  tuam. 
Per  Mortem  et  Sepul- 

turam  tuam, 
Per  sanctam  ResuiTec- 

tionem  tuam, 
Per  aduiirabilem    As- 

censionem  tuam, 
Per  adventum  Spiritus 

Sancti  Paracliti, 


y  % 


From  sudden  and  un-  ^ 
looked-for  death, 

From  the  snares  of 
the  devil, 

From  anger,  and  ha- 
tred, and  every  evil 
will, 

From  the  spirit  of  for- 
nication, 

From  lightning  and 
tempest. 

From  everlasting 

death, 

Through  the  mystery 
of  Thy  holy  Incar- 
nation, 

Through  Thy  Com- 
ing, 

Through  Thy  Birth, 

Through  Thy  Baptism 
and  holy  Fasting, 

Through  Thy  Cross 
and  Passion, 

Through  Thy  Death 
and  Burial, 

Through  Thy  holy 
Resurrection, 

Through  Thine  ad- 
mirable Ascension, 

Through  the  coming 
of  the  Holy  Ghost 
the  Paraclete, 


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In  die  judicii, 

Libera  nos,  Domiiie. 

Peccatores, 

Te  fogamus  audi  nos. 

Ut  nobis  parcas, 

Ut  nobis  indulgeas, 

Ut  ad  verani  pceniteu- 
tiani  nos  perducere 
digneris, 

Ut  Ecclesiani  tuam 
sanctani  regere  et 
consen^are  digneris, 

Ut  Domnum  Apostoli- 
cum,  et  omnes  eccle- 
siasticos  ordines  in 
sancta  religione  con- 
servare  digneris,* 

Ut  inimicos  sanctae 
Ecclesiae  humiliare 
digneris, 

Ut  regibus  et  priu- 
cipibus      Christianis 


In  the  day  of  judgment, 

O  Lord,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners, 

Beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

That  Thou  wouldst 
spare  us. 

That  Thou  wouldst 
pardon  us. 

That  Thou  wouldst 
bring  us  to  true  pen- 
ance. 

That  Thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  govern 
and  preserve  Thy 
holy  Church, 

That  Thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  pre- 
serve our  Apostolic 
Prelate  and  all  or- 
ders of  the  Church 
in  holy  religion,* 

That  Thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  hum- 
ble the  enemies  of 
holy  Church, 

That  Thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe    to     give 


For  the  Devotion  of  the  Fortv  Hours,  insert 


Ut  Turcarum,  et  hsereticorum 
conatus  reprimere  et  ad  nihi- 
lum  redigere  digneris, 


That  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe 
to  check  and  bring  to  naught 
the  attempts  of  all  Turks  and 
heretics. 


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pacem  et  verani  con-  ^ 
cordiaiii  donare  dig- 
ueris, 

Ut  cuncto  populo 
Christiauo  pacem  et 
uuitateiu  largiri  dig- 
neris, 

Ut  nosmetipsos  in  tuo 
sancto  senitio  con- 
fortare  et  conservare 
digneris, 

Ut  mentes  nostras   ad 
ccelestia       desideria  [  r 
erigas,  I  a 

Ut  omnibus    beuefac-  )■  ^ 
toribus  nostris   sem- 
piterna    bona    retri- 
buas, 

Ut  animas  nostras,  fra- 
trum,  propinquo- 
rum,  et  benefacto- 
rum  nostrorum  ab 
£Eterna  damuatioue 
enpias, 

Ut  fructus  terrae  dare 
et  conservare  dig- 
neris, 

Ut  omnibus  fidelibus 
defunctis      requiem  J 


peace  and  true  con- 
cord to  Christian 
kings  and  prin- 
ces. 

That  Thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  grant 
peace  and  unity  to 
the  whole  Christian 
world, 

That  Thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  con- 
firm and  preserve  us 
in  Thy  holy  service, 

That  Thou  wouldst 
lift  up  our  minds  to 
heavenly  desires,         j 

That  Thou  wouldst  ;. 
render  eternal  bless-  I 
ings  to  all  our  bene-  | 
factors, 

That  thou  wouldst  de- 
liver our  souls,  and 
the  souls  of  our 
brethren,  relations, 
and  benefactors, 
from  eternal  dam- 
nation, 

That  Thou  v.ouldst 
vouchsafe  to  give 
and  preserve  the 
fruits  of  the   earth, 

Tliat  thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe   to  grant 


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263 


setemam  donare  dig-  ■ 
neris. 


Ut  nos   exaudire  di 


or-      -   - 


Fill  Dei,  J  ~ 

Agnus   Dei,  qui  tollis  pec- 
cata  mundi, 

Puree  nobis,  Domine. 
Aguus  Dei,  qui   tollis  pec- 
cata  mundi, 

Ex  audi  nos,  Domine. 

Agnus  Dei,  qui  tollis  pec 
cata  mundi, 

Miset'ere  nobis. 
Christe  audi  nos, 
Christe  exaudi  nos. 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Christe  eleison. 
Kj'rie  eleison. 

Pater  noster  {secreio). 

V.  Et  ne  nos  inducas  in 
tentationem. 

R.    Sed     libera     nos    a 
malo. 


eternal    rest    to   all  •)  ^ 

the   faithful   depart-  I  ^ 

ed,  I  I 

That     thou     wouldst 

vouchsafe   gracious- 
ly to  hear  us, 
Son  of  God, 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away   the    sins    of    the 

world. 
Spare  2is,  O  Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away    the    sins    of    the 

world. 
Graciously    hear     us,     O 

Lord. 
Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 

away  the    sins    of    the 

world, 
Have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ  hear  us. 
Christ  graciously  hear  us. 
Lord  have  mercy  on  us. 
Christ  have  mercy  on  us. 
Lord  have  mercy  on  us. 

Our  Father  {inaudibly). 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us   from 
evil. 


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The  Litanv  of  the  vSaixts. 


Psalm  6g. 


"T^EUS  iu  adjutoriuni 
f^^  meum  inteude  :  * 
Domine,  ad  adjuvandiim 
me  festina. 

Coufuudautur  et  revere- 
antur,  *  qui  qiiaeruut  ani- 
niam  meam  : 

Avertantur  retrorsum,  et 
erubescant,  ^  qui  voluut 
mihi  mala. 

Avertantur  statim  eru- 
bescentes,  qui  dicunt  mihi : 
*  Euge,  euge. 

Exultent  et  l^etentur  in 
te  omnes  qui  qujerunt  te  :  * 
et  dicant  semper,  jNIagni- 
ficetur  Dominus,  qui  dili- 
gunt  salutare  tuum. 

Ego  vero  egenus  et  pau- 
per sum  :  *  Deus,  adjuva 
me. 

Adjutor  mens  et  libera- 
tor mens  es  tu  :  *  Dojnine, 
ne  moreris. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 

V.  Salvos  fac  serv'os  tuos. 
R.  Deus   mens,    sperau- 
tes  iu  te. 


COIME  unto  my  help, 
O   God   :    O   Lord, 
make  haste  to  help  me. 

Let  them  be  ashamed 
and  put  to  confusion  that 
seek  after  my  soul  : 

Let  them  be  turned  back- 
ward and  blush  for  shame  : 
that  wish  me  evil. 

Let  them  be  presently 
turned  away  blushing  for 
shame  :  that  say  to  me. 
Aha,  aha. 

Let  all  those  that  seek 
Thee  rejoice,  and  be  glad 
in  Thee  :  and  let  such  as 
love  Thy  salvation  say  al- 
wavs,  The  Lord  be  magni- 
fied. 

But  I  am  poor  and 
needy  :  help  me,  O  God. 

Thou  art  my  helper  and 
my  deliverer  :  O  Lord, 
make  no  delay. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 

I '.  Save  Thy  servants. 

R.  O  my  God,  who  put 
their  trust  iu  Thee. 


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V.  Esto  nobis,  Domine,  V.  Be  unto  us,  O  Lord, 

turris  fortitudinis.  a  tower  of  strength. 

R.  A  facie  inimici.  R.  From  the  face  of  the 
eneni}'. 

V.  Nihil  proficiat  inimi-  V.  Let    not  the  enemy 

cus  in  nobis.  prevail  against  us. 

R.  Bt    filius   iniquitatis  R.  Nor  the  son   of  ini- 

non  apponat  nocere  nobis,  quity  draw  nigh  to  hurt  us. 

V.  Domine,  non  secun-  V.  O     Lord,     deal    not 

dum  peccata  nostra  facias  with  us  after  our  sins. 
nobis. 

R.  Neque  secundum  ini-  R.  Neither  reward  us  ac- 

quitates    nostras  retribuas  cording  to  our  iniquities, 
nobis. 

V.  Oremus  pro  Pontifice  V.  Let  us  pray  for  our 

nostro,  N.  Sovereign  Pontiff,  N. 

R.  Dominus     conservet  R.  The    Lord    preserve 

eum,   et  vivificet  eum,   et  him  and  give  him  life,  and 

beatum  faciat  eum  in  ter-  make    him    blessed    upon 

ra  :  et  non  tradat  eum  in  the  earth  ;  and  deliver  him 

animam  inimicorum  ejus,  not  up  to  the  will  of  his 
enemies. 

V.  Oremus  pro  benefac-  V.  Let  us  pray  for  our 

toribus  nostris.  benefactors. 

R.  Retribuere    dignare,  R.  Vouchsafe,   O   Lord, 

Domine,     omnibus    nobis  to  reward  with  eternal  life 

bona    facieutibus    propter  all  those  who  do  us  good, 

nomen  tuum  vitam  aeter-  for     Thy     name's     sake, 

nam.     Amen.  Amen. 

V,  Oremus  pro  fidelibus  V.  Let  us  pray  for  the 

defunctis.  faithful  departed. 

A^  Requiem      seternam  R.    Eternal    rest    grant 


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dona  eis,  Domine  ;  et  lux 
perpetua  luceat  eis. 

V.  Requiescaut  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Pro  fratribus  nostris 
absentibus. 

R.  Salvos  fac  servos 
tuos,  Deus  mens,  speran- 
tes  in  te. 

V.  Mitte  eis,  Domine, 
auxilium  de  sancto. 

R.  Et  de  Sion  tuere  eos. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad 
te  veuiat. 

Oremus* 


unto  tliem,  O  Lord;  and 
let  perpetual  light  shine 
upon  them. 

I '.  ^Nlay  they  rest  in 
peace. 

R.  Amen. 

F.  For  our  absent  breth- 
ren. 

R.  Save  thy  servants,  O 
my  God,  who  put  their 
trust  in  Thee. 

F.  Send  them  help,  O 
Lord,  from  Thy  holy 
place. 

R.  And  defend  them  out 
of  Sion. 

y.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

A(rV  Hspray* 


"T^EUS,  cui  proprium  est  /^  GOD,  whose  proper- 
r^^  misereri  semper,  et  ^~^^  ty  is  always  to  have 
parcere  :   suscipe  depreca- 


ty  IS  aiway! 
mercy  and  to  spare  :  gra- 


*  For  the  Devotion  of  the  Forty  Hours  tfu  follo-iving  ColUcts  are 

said :  Deus  qui  nobis,  p.  223. 
From  Advent  to  C/iriitmas,  Deus,  qui  de  beata:  Mariae, /.  66j. 
From   Chfistmas  to  the  Purification,    Deus,  qui  salutis  aetemte, 

p.  m- 

From  the  Furijication  to  Advent,  Coucede  uos,  p.  1^4. 
Then  follows  the  ColUct  for  the  Pope,  as  on  p.  268,  after  -which  is 
^uiJ,  Deus,  refugium  nostrum,/.  JjJ.  and  this  prayer : 


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267 


tiouem  nostram,  ut  nos, 
et  omnes  famulos  tuos, 
quos  delictonim  catena 
constringit,  miseratio  tuse 
pietatis  clementer  absol- 
vat. 

Exaudi,  quaesumus  Do- 
mine,  supplicum  preces,  et 
confitentium  tibi  parce 
peccatis  ;  ut  pariter  nobis 
indulgentiam  tribuas  be- 
nignus  et  pacem. 


InefFabilem  nobis,  Do- 
mine,  misericordiam  tuam 
clementer  ostende  :  ut  si- 
mul  nos  et  a  peccatis  om- 


ciously  receive  our  suppli- 
cation ;  that  we,  and  all 
Thy  servants  whom  the 
chain  of  sin  doth  bind, 
may,  by  the  compassion  of 
Thy  loving  kindness,  be 
mercifully  absolved. 

Graciously  hear,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  O  Lord,  the 
prayers  of  Thy  humble  ser- 
vants, and  forgive  the  sins 
of  those  who  confess  to 
Thee  ;  that,  in  Thy  bounty, 
Thou  mayest  grant  us  both 
pardon  and  peace. 

Show  forth  upon  us,  O 
Lord,  in  Thy  mercy.  Thine 
unspeakable  pity  ;  that 
Thou  mayest  both  loose  us 


Omnipotens,  senfpiterne  De- 
us,  in  cujus  manu  sunt  omnium 
potestates,  et  omnium  jura  reg- 
norum,  respice  in  auxilium 
Christianorum,  ut  gentes  paga- 
norum  et  hsereticorum,  qu^e  in 
sua  feritate  et  fraude  confidunt, 
dexterse  tuee  potentia  conte- 
rantur. 


Almighty,  Everlasting  God,  in 
whose  hand  are  all  the  powers 
and  all  the  rights  of  kingdoms, 
come  to  the  assistance  of  Thy 
Christian  people,  that  all  pagan 
and  heretical  nations,  who  trust 
in  their  own  violence  and  fraud, 
may  be  crushed  by  the  might  of 
Thy  right  hand.- 


Then  followa  the  last  Collect,  Omnipotens,  sempiterne  Deus,  as 
on  p.  269,  with  the  Versicles,  except  that,  in  the  last  response 
but  one,  instead  of  the  sirnple  Amen,  is  said  : 


R.  Et  custodiat   nos  semper.        R.  And  preserve  us   always. 
Aniett.  Amen. 


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nibus  exuas,  et  a  poeuis, 
quas  pro  his  meremur,  eri- 
pias. 

Deus,  qui  culpa  ofTen- 
deris,  poeiiitentia  placaris  : 
preces  populi  tui  suppli- 
cantis  propitius  respice  ; 
et  flagella  tuae  iracundise, 
quae  pro  peccatis  nostris 
meremur,  averte. 


Omuipoteus,  sempiterne 
Deus,  miserere  famulo  tuo 
Poutifici  uostro  N.,  et  di- 
rige  eum  secundum  tuam 
clementiam  in  viam  salu- 
tis  aeternte  ;  ut  te  donante 
tibi  placita  cupiat,  et  tota 
virtute  perficiat. 


Deus,  a  quo  sancta  desi- 
deria,  recta  consilia,  et  jus- 
ta  sunt  opera  :  da  ser\-is 
tuis  illani,  qiiam  mundus 
dare  non  potest,  pacem  ; 
ut  et  corda  nostra  manda- 
tis  tuis  dedita,  et  bostium 
sublata  formidiue,  tempora 


from  all  our  sins,  and  deli- 
ver us  from  the  punish- 
ments which  we  deserve 
for  the  same. 

O  God,  who  by  sin  art 
offended,  and  by  penance 
appeased  ;  look  graciously 
down  upon  the  prayers  of 
Thy  people  making  sup- 
plication to  Thee,  and  turn 
awa}^  the  scourges  of  Thy 
wrath,  which  for  our  sins 
we  deserve. 

Almight}-,  Everlasting 
God,  have  mercy  upon  Thy 
ser\-aut  N.,  our  Sovereign 
Pontiff,  and  direct  him, 
according  to  Thy  mercy, 
in  the  way  of.  everlast- 
ing salvation  ;  that  by  Thy 
gift  he  may  desire  such 
things  as  please  Thee,  and 
may  fulfil  them  with  all 
his  strength. 

O  God,  from  whom  are 
holy  desires,  right  coun- 
sels, and  just  works  :  give 
unto  Thy  servants  that 
peace  which  the  world  can- 
not give  ;  that  our  hearts 
being  given  to  the  keep- 
ing of  Thy  command- 
ments, and  the  fear  of  ene- 


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269 


sint  tua  protectione  tran- 
quilla. 

Ure  igne  Saucti  Spiritus 
renes  nostros  et  cor  nos- 
trum, Domitie  ;  ut  tibi  cas- 
to  corpore  serviamus,  et 
mundo  corde  placeamus. 


Fidelium  Deus  omnium 
Conditor  et  Redemptor, 
animabus  famulorum  fa- 
mulanimque  tuaruni  re- 
missionem  cunctorum  tri- 
bue  peccatorum  ;  ut  indul- 
gentiam,  quam  semper  op- 
taverunt,  piissupplicationi- 
bus  consequantur. 

Actiones  nostras,  quaesu- 
mus  Domine,  aspirando 
praeveni,  et  adjuvando  pro- 
sequere  :  ut  cuncta  nostra 
oratio  et  operatio  a  te  sem- 
per incipiat,  et  per  te  coep- 
ta  finiatur. 


Omnipotens,  sempiterne 
Deus,  qui  vivorum  domi- 
naris  simul  et  mortuorum, 
omniumque  misereris,  quos 
tuos  fide  et  opere  futuros 


mies  being  removed,  our 
days,  by  Thy  protection, 
ma}'  be  peaceful. 

Inflame,  O  Lord,  our 
reins  and  our  hearts  with 
the  fire  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
that  we  may  ser%^e  Thee 
with  a  chaste  body,  and 
please  Thee  with  a  pure 
mind. 

O  God,  the  Creator  and 
Redeemer  of  all  the  faith- 
ful, grant  unto  the  souls 
of  Thy  servants  and  hand- 
maids remission  of  all  their 
sins  ;  that  through  our  pi- 
ous supplications  the}-  may 
obtain  the  pardon  which 
they  have  always  desired. 

Direct,  we  beseech  Thee, 
O  Lord,  our  actions  by  Thy 
inspiration,  and  further 
them  with  Thy  continual 
help  ;  that  every  prayer 
and  work  of  ours  may  al- 
ways begin  from  Thee,  and 
through  Thee  be  brought 
to  an  end. 

Almighty,  Everlasting 
God,  who  hast  dominion 
over  the  li\-iug  and  the 
dead,  and  showest  mercy 
unto  all  whom  Thou  fore- 


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esse  prseuoscis  :  te  suppli- 
ces  exoramus,  ut  pro  qui- 
bus  efFundere  preces  decre- 
vimus,  quosque  vel  prse- 
sens  sseculum  adhuc  in 
came  retinet,  vel  futurum 
jam  exutos  corpore  susce- 
pit,  iutercedentibus  omni- 
bus Sanctis  tuis,  pietatis 
tuae  dementia  omnium  de- 
lictorum  suorum  veniam 
consequantur.  Per  Domi- 
num  nostrum  Jesum  Chris- 
tum, Filium  tuum,  qui  te- 
cum \4\at  et  regnat  in  uni- 
tate  Spiritus  Sancti  Deus, 
etc. 

R.  Amen, 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad 
te  veniat, 

V.  Exaudiat  nos  omni- 
potens  et  misericors  Domi- 
nus. 

R.  Amen.* 

V.  Et  fidelium  animse 
per  misericordiam  Dei  re- 
quiescant  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 


knowest  will  be  Thine  by 
faith  and  works  :  we  hum- 
bly beseech  Thee  that  they 
for  whom  we  have  resolved 
to  pour  forth  our  prayers, 
whether  this  present  world 
still  detain  them  in  the 
flesh,  or  the  world  to  come 
hath  already  received  them 
stripped  of  their  bodies, 
may,  by  the  grace  of 
Thy  fatherly  love,  and 
through  the  intercession  of 
all  the  Saints,  obtain  the 
remission  of  all  their  sins. 
Through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  etc. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  May  the  Almighty 
and  merciful  Lord  gra- 
ciously hear  us. 

R.  Amen.* 

V,  And  may  the  souls 
of  the  faithful  departed, 
through  the  mere)-  of  God, 
rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 


•  Sec  note,  p.  267. 


Ilnetructione  an&  2)e\)Otion6  for 
Cowtcmon. 


ON  THE  SACRAMENT  OF  PENANCE. 


'^ENANCE  is  a  Sacrament  instituted  by  Jesus 
Christ,  in  which,  by  the  ministry  of  the  Priest, 
actual  sins  are  forgiven,  and  the  conscience 
''    is  released  from  the  bonds  by  which  it  may 
be   bound.      In    this    Sacrament,    also,    the 
eternal  punishment  due  to  sin  is  remitted, 
and  a  part  or  the  whole  of  the  temporal  pun- 
ishment, according  to  the   disposition  of  the 
penitent. 

This  holy  and  salutary  institution  is  grounded 
on  the  words  of  Jesus  Christ :  Truly  I  say  to  you, 
-  whatever  ye  shall  bind  on  earth  shall  be  bound 
also  in  heaven  ;  and  whatever  ye  shall  loose  on 
earth  shall  be  loosed  also  in  heaven  (Matt,  xviii. 
18),  and.  As  the  Father  hath  sent  me,  I  also  send  you.  IVhen  He  had 
said  this.  He  breathed  on  them,  and  said  to  them,  Receive  the  Holy 
Spirit.  IVhose  sins  ye  shall  forgive,  they  are  forgiven  them;  and 
whose  sins  ye  shall  retain,  they  are  retained  (John  xx.  21,  etc.)  In 
these  words  Jesus  Christ  gave  to  His  Apostles,  and  to  their  lawful 
successors,  power  and  authority  to  absolve  from  all  sin  those  who 
sincerely  repent  of  their  offences. 

Hence  we  see  the  great  neces-sity  of  this  Sacrament ;  and  the 
Council  of  Trent  has  decreed  that  it  is  not  less  necessary  for  sal- 
271 


272  The  vSacrament  of  Penance. 

vation  to  those  who  have  fallen  into  mortal  sin  after  Baptism, 
than  Baptism  to  those  who  have  never  been  baptized.  And 
although  Penance  may,  at  first  sight,  and  in  itself,  seem  to  be  a  bit- 
ter and  painful  thing,  jet,  viewed  in  its  fruits  and  consequences, 
it  is  full  of  consolation  ;  and  everj-  Christian,  as  soon  as  he  is 
conscious  that  he  has  fallen  into  a  mortal  sin,  ought  ai  once  to 
have  recourse  to  this  fount  of  divine  mercy. 

The  evil  consequences  of  delay  are  manifold,  i.  In  a  state 
of  mortal  sin,  every  other  mortal  sin  committed  renders  our 
hearts  still  more  hardened.  2.  The  commission  of  one  mortal  sin 
makes  a  .second  easier,  and  this  leads  to  a  third,  and  so  on.  3.  In 
a  state  of  mortal  sin  we  lose  the  value  of  all  the  good  works 
that  we  may  do.  They  avail  nothing  for  everlasting  life.  Neither 
alms,  nor  pra\-ers,  nor  fasts,  nor  even  martyrdom  itself,  can  profit 
us  if  we  have  not  repented  of  our  sins.  4.  Sin,  continued  in, 
shuts  bj- degrees  the  door  of  divine  mercj',  until  at  last  scarce  any 
hof>e  is  left  of  obtaining  pardon  from  God.  Lasth-,  just  as  the 
longer  a  stain  remains  upon  a  garment  the  more  difficult  it  is  to 
remove,  so  the  longer  the  soul  neglects  to  purify  itself  by  Confes- 
.sion  the  more  difficult  the  work  becomes,  and  the  more  intri- 
cate, on  account  of  the  number  of  sins  and  anxiety  of  mind,  until 
at  last  even  an  experienced  Confessor  may  be  unable  to  extricate 
the  soul  from  its  miserable  state. 

A   Pravkk 


To  implore  the  Divine  Assistance  in  order  to  make  a 
good  Co7ifession. 

r\  ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  who  hast 
^^  made  me  otit  of  nothing,  and  redeemed  me  by 
the  Precious  Blood  of  Thine  Onl}-  Sou  ;  who  hast  with 
so  nmch  patience  ])orne  with  me  to  this  day,  notwith- 
standing all  my  sins  and  ingratitude  ;  ever  calling  after 
me  to  return  to  Thee  from  the  ways  of  vanity  and  ini- 
quity, in  which  I  have  been  quite  wearied  out  in  the 
pursuit  of  empty  toys  and  mere  shadows  ;  seeking  iu 
vain  to  satisfy  my  thirst  in  uuclean  waters,  and  my 


The  Sacrament  of  Penance.  273 

hunger  with  husks  of  swine  :  behold,  O  most  gracious 
l/ord,  I  now  sincerely  desire  to  leave  all  these  my  evil 
ways,  to  forsake  the  region  of  death  where  I  have  so 
long  lost  myself,  and  to  return  to  Thee,  the  Fountain 
of  Life.  I  desire,  like  the  prodigal  son,  to  enter  se- 
riously into  myself,  and  with  the  like  resolution  to 
arise  without  delay,  and  to  go  home  to  my  Father — 
though  I  am  infinitely  unworthy  to  be  called  His  child — 
in  hopes  of  meeting  with  the  like  reception  from  His 
most  tender  mercy.  But,  O  my  God,  though  I  can  go 
astray  from  Thee  of  myself,  yet  I  cannot  make  one  step 
towards  returning  to  Thee,  unless  Thy  divine  grace 
move  and  assist  me.  This  grace,  therefore,  I  most 
humbly  implore,  prostrate  in  spirit  before  the  throne  of 
Thy  mercy  ;  I  beg  it  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  who  died  upon  the  Cross  for  my  sins  ;  I  know 
that  Thou  desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  that 
he  may  be  converted  and  live  ;  I  know  Thy  mercies  are 
above  all  Thy  works  ;  and  I  most  confidently  hope  that 
as  in  Thy  mercy  Thou  hast  spared  me  so  long,  and  hast 
now  given  me  this  desire  of  returning  to  Thee,  so  Thou 
Viilt  finish  the  work  which  Thou  hast  begun,  and  bring 
me  to  a  perfect  reconciliation  with  Thee. 

I  desire  now  to  comply  with  Thy  holy  institution  of 
the  Sacrament  of  Penance  ;  I  desire  to  confess  my  sins 
with  all  sincerity  to  Thee  and  to  Thy  minister  ;  and 
therefore  I  desire  to  know  myself,  and  to  call  myself  to 
an  account  by  a  diligent  examination  of  ni}'-  conscience. 
But,  O  my  God,  how  miserably  shall  I  deceive  myself 
if  Thou  assist  me  not  in  this  great  work  by  Thy  hea- 
venly light.  O  then  remove  every  veil  that  hides 
any  of  my  sins  from  me,  that  I  may  see  them  all  in 
their  true   colors,  and  ma}^  sincerely  detest  them.     O 


274     The  Sacrament  of  Penance. 


let  me  no  longer  be  imposed  upon  by  the  Enemy  of 
souls,  or  by  my  own  self-love,  so  as  to  mistake  vice  for 
virtue,  to  hide  myself  from  myself,  or  in  any  way  to 
make  excuses  in  sins. 

But,  O  my  good  God,  what  will  it  avail  me  to  know 
my  sins,  if  Thou  dost  not  also  give  me  a  hearty  sorrow 
and  repentance  for  them  ?  Without  this  my  sins  will 
be  all  upon  me  still,  and  I  shall  be  still  Thine  enemy 
and  a  child  of  hell.  Thou  dost  require  that  contrite 
heart,  without  which  there  can  be  no  reconciliation 
with  Thee  :  and  this  heart  none  but  Thyself  can  give. 
O  then,  dear  Lord,  grant  it  unto  me  at  this  time. 
Give  me  a  lively  faith,  and  a  steadfast  hope,  in  the  Pas- 
sion of  my  Redeemer  ;  teach  me  to  fear  Thee  and  to 
love  Thee.  Give  me,  for  Thy  mercy's  sake,  a  hearty 
sorrow  for  having  offended  so  good  a  God.  Teach  me 
to  detest  my  evil  ways  ;  to  abhor  all  my  past  ingrati- 
tude ;  to  hate  myself  now  with  a  perfect  hatred  for  my 
many  treasons  against  Thee.  O  give  me  a  full  and  a 
firm  resolution  to  lead  henceforward  a  new  life  ;  and 
unite  me  unto  Thee  with  an  eternal  band  of  love  which 
nothing  in  life  or  death  may  ever  break. 

Grant  me  also  the  grace  to  make  an  entire  and  sin- 
cere confession  of  all  my  sins,  and  to  accept  the  con- 
fusion of  it  as  a  penance  justly  due  to  my  transgres- 
sions. Let  not  the  Enemy  prevail  upon  me  to  pass  over 
anything  through  fear  or  shame  ;  rather  let  me  die  than 
consent  to  so  great  an  evil.  Let  no  self-love  deceive 
me,  as  I  fear  it  has  done  too  often.  O  grant  that  this 
confession  may  be  good  ;  and  for  the  sake  of  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  Son,  who  died  for  me  and  for  all  sinners, 
assist  me  in  every  part  of  my  preparation  for  it  ;  that  I 
may  perform  it  with  the  same  care  and  diligence  as  I 


The  Sacramknt  of  Penance.  275 

should  be  glad  to  do  at  the  hour  of  my  death  ;  that  so, 
being  perfectly  recouciled  to  Thee,  I  may  never  offend 
Thee  more.     Ajnen. 

Prayers  before  Examination  of  Conscience. 

OAIvMIGHTY  God,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth. 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords,  who  hast 
made  me  out  of  nothing  in  Thine  image  and  likeness, 
and  hast  redeemed  me  with  Thine  own  Blood  ;  whom 
I  a  sinner  am  not  worthy  to  name,  or  call  upon,  or  think 
of  :  I  humbly  pray  Thee,  I  earnestly  beseech  Thee,  to 
look  mercifully  on  me.  Thy  wicked  servant.  Thou  who 
hadst  mercy  on  the  woman  of  Chanaan  and  Mary  Mag- 
dalen ;  Thou  who  didst  spare  the  publican  and  the  thief 
upon  the  cross,  have  mercy  upon  me.  Thou  art  my  hope 
and  my  trust ;  my  guide  and  m}^  succor  ;  my  comfort 
and  my  strength  ;  my  defence  and  my  deliverance  ;  my 
life,  my  health,  and  my  resurrection  ;  my  light  and  my 
longing  ;  my  help  and  my  protection.  I  pray  and  en- 
treat Thee,  help  me  and  I  shall  be  safe  ;  direct  me  and 
defend  me  ;  strengthen  me  and  comfort  me  ;  confirm 
me  and  gladden  me  ;  enlighten  me  and  come  unto  me. 
Raise  me  from  the  dead ;  I  am  Thy  creature,  and  the 
work  of  Thy  hands.  Despise  me  not,  O  Lord,  neither 
regard  my  iniquities  ;  but  according  to  the  multitude 
of  Thy  tender  mercies  have  mercy  upon  me,  the  chief 
of  sinners,  and  be  gracious  unto  me.  Turn  Thou  unto 
me,  O  Lord,  and  be  not  angry  with  me.  I  implore 
Thee,  most  compassionate  Father,  I  pray  Thee  meek- 
ly of  Thy  great  mercy,  to  bring  me  to  a  hoi}'  death, 
and  to  true  penance,  to  a  perfect  confession,  and  to 
worthy  satisfaction  for  all  my  sins.     Amen. 


276     The  Sacrament  of  Penance. 

OLORD  God,  who  enlightenest  every  man  who 
Cometh  into  this  world,  enlighten  my  heart,  I 
pray  Thee,  with  the  light  of  Thy  grace,  that  I  may  fully 
know  my  sins,  shortcomings,  and  negligences,  and  may 
confess  them  with  that  true  sorrow  and  contrition  of 
heart  which  I  so  nmch  need.  I  desire  to  make  full 
amends  for  all  my  sins,  and  to  avoid  them  for  the  fu- 
ture to  Thy  honor  and  glory,  and  to  the  salvation  of 
my  soul,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Affien. 

IBEIvIEVE  in  Thee,  O  God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Ghost,  my  Creator,  my  Redeemer,  and  my  Sanc- 
tifier  ;  I  believe  that  Thou  art  all-hol}',  just,  and  merci- 
ful. I  believe  that  Thou  art  willing  to  pardon  and  to 
save  me,  if  I  repent  and  forsake  my  sins. 

O  my  God,  strengthen  and  increase  my  faith,  and 
grant  me  the  grace  of  a  true  repentance,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

I  HOPE  in  Thee,  O  my  God,  because  Thou  art  Al- 
mighty, faithful,  and  long-suffering.  I  humbly 
trust  that  Thou  wilt  pardon  my  sins  for  the  sake  of  Thy 
dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  who  suffered  and  died  for  me 
upon  the  Cross  ;  and  that  Thou  wilt  cleanse  my  sinful 
soul  in  His  precious  Blood,  and  make  me  holy,  and 
bring  me  safe  to  everlasting  life. 

O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  hoped,  let  me  never  be  con- 
founded,    ylnicn. 

'T'  LOVE  Thee,  O  my  God,  above  all  things,  because 
'^  Thou  hast  been  so  good,  so  patient,  so  loving  to 
me,  notwithstanding  all  the  sins  by  which  I  have  so 
grievously  offended  Thee.  I  love  Thee,  O  Blessed  Je- 
sus, mv  vSaviour,  because  Thou  didst  sufifer  so  much  for 


The  Sacrament  of  Penance.  277 

love  of  me,  an  ungrateful  sinner,  and  didst  die  on  the 
Cross  for  m)'  salvation. 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more,  and  show  my 
love  to  Thee  by  faithfully  keeping  Thy  Commandments 
all  the  days  of  my  life.     A  men. 

OMARY  Immaculate,   Mother  of  Fair  Love  :  ob- 
tain for  me  that  love  of  God,  which  is  so  neces- 
sary for  true  contrition.     Amen. 

Considerations  to  Excite  Contrition. 

I.  Place  before  yourself,  as  distinctly  as  you  can,  the  sins  which 
have  come  to  your  remembrance,  and  their  circiimstances. 

'2.  Consider  who  God  is,  against  whom  you  have  sinned,  hoiv 
great,  hoiu  good,  how  gracious  to  you  ;  that  He  made  you,  that  He 
gave  His  Only  Son  to  die  for  you,  that  He  made  you  His  child  in 
Bapiistn,  that  He  has  loaded  you  with  blessings  and  prepared  heaven 
for  you.  Consider  how  patient  He  has  been  with  you— how  long- 
suffering  in  calling  you  and  moving  you  to  repent:  .Say,  O  most 
I,oving  God,  O  infinite  Goodness,  I  repent  of  having  offended  Thee; 
behold  me  at  Thy  feet.  O  my  Father,  my  Creator,  my  Benefac- 
tor, grant  me  the  grace  of  a  true  repentance,  and  the  blessing  of 
a  free  pardon,  for  Thy  dear  Son's  sake. 

J.  Consider  the  infinite  wickedness  of  sin  :  Say,  O  my  Saviour, 
I  behold  Thee  on  the  Cross,  torn  and  wounded.  Thy  sacred  Body 
streaming  with  Blood;  this  is  the  work  of  my  sin.  In  Thy 
"Wounds,  O  my  Saviour,  I  read  the  greatness  of  the  guilt  and  mal- 
ice of  my  sins.  By  the  greatness  of  Thy  pains  and  sorrows,  O 
my  loving  Redeemer,  I  measure  the  hatefulness  of  my  offences. 

4.  Consider  the  consequences  of  one  mortal  sin  :  that  you  might 
justly  be  now  banished  from  God's  presence  for  ever  for  one  sin- 
gle tmrepented,  deadly  sin;  how  many  have  you  not  committed! 
Say,  O  my  God,  how  much  do  I  owe  Thee  for  not  cutting  me  off 
in  the  midst  of  my  sins.  Before  I  fell  into  sin,  heaven  was  my 
home,  my  inheritance,  my  country,  my  blessed  resting-place  ;  by 
sin  I  have  given  up  my  title  to  the  glory  of  the  Blessed.  For 
the  sake  of  sin  I  have  lost  the  love  of  Jesus,  the  sight  of  Mary, 
the  communion  with  the  Blessed  Saints  and  with  the  Angels.  O 
my  God,  would  that  I  had  never  offended  Thee,  would  that  I 
had  never  consented  to  sin.    In  pity  behold  me  now  at  Thy  feet. 


278  Examination  of  Conscience. 

full  of  sorrow  and  compunction.  I  hate  sin,  which  is  accursed 
of  Thee  ;  I  renounce  all  that  would  draw  me  away  from  Thee  ;  I 
most  bitterly  repent  my  sin  and  folly,  which  would  have  deprived 
me  forever  of  heaven  if  Thou  hadst  not  mercifully  brought  me 
to  repentance  I  g-rieve  that  I  have  sinned  against  Thee,  O  my 
God,  who  art  all-good,  all-bountiful,  all-worthy  of  love.  O  Mary, 
conceived  without  sin,  pray  for  us  sinners,  who  have  recourse  to 
thee. 


EXAMINATION  OF  aONSCIENCE. 
First  Commandment. 

kFov  the  Ten  Commandments,  the  Six  Precepts  of  the  Church,  and 
the  Seven  Capital  Sins  iv  full,  see  pp.  20,  21,  and  2j. 
Sins  against  this  Commandment  are  : 

1.  Those  which  detract  from  the  honor  and  worship  due  to  God ; 
such  as  :  Neglect  of  Prayer — Superstitious  practices — Divination 
— Consulting  fortune-tellers— Attaching  undue  importance  to 
dreams,  omens — Tempting  God  by  exposing  one's  self  to  danger 
of  soul,  life,  or  health,  without  grave  cause— Sacrilege— Profane 
or  superstitious  use  of  blessed  objects— Profanation  of  places  or 
things  consecrated  to  God — Receiving  the  Holy  Sacraments  in  a 
state  of  mortal  sin. 

2.  Those  against  Faith  ;  such  as  :  Wilful  doubt  of  anj'  article  of 
Faith— Reading  or  circulating  books  or  writings  against  Catholic 
belief  or  practice— Joining  in  schismatical  or  heretical  worship — 
Denying  one's  religion— Neglecting  means  of  religious  instruc- 
tion. 

3.  Those  against  Hope  ;  such  as :  Despair  of  God's  mercy,  or 
want  of  confidence  in  the  p)ower  of  His  Grace  to  support  us  in 
trouble  or  temptation  -  Murmuring  against  God's  providence — 
Presuming  on  God's  mercy,  or  on  the  supposed  efficacy  of  cer- 
tain pious  practices,  in  order  to  continue  in  sin. 

4.  Those  against  Charity  ;  such  as  :  Wilfully  rebellious  thoughts 
against  God— Boasting  of  sin— Violating  God's  law,  or  omitting 
good  works,  through  human  respect. 

Si:coxr>  Co.mm.\ni>mi;nt. 
sins  against  this  Commandment  are  : 

All  irreverence  towards  God's  most  Holy  Name  ;  such  as:  Curs- 
ing and  profane    swearing — False',    unlawful,  and    unnecessary 


Examination  of  Conscience.  279 

oaths— Membership  in  societies  condemned  by  the  Church— 
Breaking  or  deferring  lawful  vows— Irreverence  in  Diviue  Ser- 
vice, and  in  churches  and  holy  places  even  when  service  is  not 
going  on. 

Third  Commandment. 

Sins  agftjnst  this  Commandment  are  : 

Neglect  to  hear  Mass  on  Sundays  and  Holydays  of  Obligation- 
Working  or  making  others  work  without  necessity  on  such  davs. 

Fourth  Commandment. 

Sins  against  this  Commandment  are  : 

For  Children  :  All  manner  of  anger  or  hatred  against  parents 
and  other  lawful  superiors— Provoking  them  to  anger— Grieving 
them— Insulting  them— Neglecting  them  in  their  necessity— Con- 
tempt or  disobedience  of  their  lawful  commands. 

For  Parents:  Hating  their  children— Cursing  them— Giving 
scandal  to  them  by  cursing,  drinking,  etc.— Allowing  them  to 
grow  up  in  ignorance,  idleness,  or  sin— Showing  habitual  par- 
tiality, without  cause— Deferring  their  children's  Baptism— Neg- 
lecting to  watch  over  their  bodily  health,  their  religious  instruc- 
tion, the  company  they  keep,  the  books  they  read,  etc  —Failing 
to  correct  them  when  needful—  Being  harsh  or  cruel  in  correction 
—Sending  children  to  Protestant  and  other  dangerous  schools. 

For  Husbands  and  Wives :  Ill-usage— Putting  obstacles  to  the 
fulfilment  of  religious  duties— Want  of  gentleness  and  conside- 
ration in  regard  to  each  other's  faults— Unreasonable  jealousy- 
Neglect  of  household  duties— Sulkiness— Injurious  words. 

For  Employers :  Not  allowing  one's  domestics  reasonable  time 
for  religious  duties  and  instruction— Giving  bad  example  to  them, 
or  allowing  others  to  do  so— Withholding  their  lawful  wages— Not 
caring  for  them  in  sickness — Dismissing  them  arbitrarily  and 
without  cause. 

For  the  Employed:  Disrespect  to  employers— Want  of  obedience 
in  matters  wherein  one  has  bound  one's  self  to  obey— Waste  of  time 
— Neglect  of  work — Waste  of  employer's  property,  by  dishonesty, 
carelessness,  or  neglect. 

For  Professional  Men  and  Public  Officials  :  Culpable  lack  of 
the  knowledge  relating  to  duties  of  office  or  profession— Neglect 
in  discharging  those  duties— Injustice  or  partiality— Exorbitant 
fees. 


2So  Examination  of  Conscience. 

For  Teachets:  Neglecting  the  progress  of  those  confided  to  their 
care— Unjust,  indiscreet,  or  excessive  punishment— Partiality- 
Bad  example,  loose  and  false  maxims. 

For  Pupils:  Disrespect—Disobedience — Stubbornness— Idle- 
ness—Waste  of  time. 

For  all :  Contempt  for  the  laws  of  our  State  and  Countr>%  as 
well  as  of  the  Church— Disobedience  to  lawful  authority. 

Fifth  Commandmp:nt. 

sins  against  this  Commandment  are  : 

Unjust  taking  of  human  life  (and  hence,  indirectly  and  im- 
plicitly, any  violence  of  thought,  word,  or  act  which  nay  lead 
thereto)— Exposing  life  or  limb  to  danger  without  reasonable 
cause— Carelessness  in  lea\-ing  about  poisons,  dangerous  drugs, 
weapons,  etc.— Desires  of  revenge— Quarrels— Fights— Showing 
aversion  or  contempt  for  others— Refusing  to  speak  to  them  when 
addressed— Igtioring  offers  of  reconciliation,  especially  between 
relatives— Cherishing  an  unforgi\-ing  spirit — Raillery'  and  ridi- 
cule—Insults— Irritating  words  and  actions  -Sadness  at  anotlier's 
prosperity — Rejoicing  over  another's  misfortune— Jealous\-  at 
attentions  shown  to  others— Tyrannical  behavior— Inducing  oth- 
ers to  sin  by  word  or  example— Gluttony— Drunkenness— Rash 
use  of  opiates— Injury  to  health  by  over-indulgence— Gi\'ing  drink 
to  others,  knowing  that  they  vn\\  abuse  it. 

Sixth  .\nd  Ninth  Commandments. 

The  former  forbids  in  action  what  the  latter  forbids  in  thought 
or  desire.  We  shall  not  enter  into  details  on  tliis  subject.  It  is  a 
pitch  which  defiles.  Those  who  sin  against  these  two  Command- 
ments know  it  well ;  those  who  do  not  should  pray  God  that  they 
may  never  learn.  It  is  sufficient  to  remind  penitents  that  each 
and  every  act,  if  deliberate,  contrary  to  the  holj-  virtue  of  Purity — 
be  it  in  thought  or  desire,  in  look,  gesture,  word,  or  deed— is  a 
Mortal  Sin,  and  as  such  must  be  mentioned  in  Confession  intel- 
ligibly, 3'et  modestU-. 

It  will  be  further  useful  to  remark  :  that  in  regard  to  sins  of 
this  kind  it  is  wrong  to  dwell  too  much  on  details;  that  we 
should  be  especially  careful  to  take  note  of  the  avoidable  oceasiofis 
of  our  falls,  and  to  direct  our  purpose  of  amendment  to  the  keep- 
itig  away  from  i/iem,  rather  than  to  the  making  of  vague,  general 
resolutions  about  the  future  avoidance  of  the  sin  itself. 


Examination  of  Conscie;nc£;.  281 

Seventh  and  Tenth  Commandments. 

Sins  against  these  Commandments  are  : 

Stealing  (What  value?  What  damage  done  to  property  or 
interests?)— Possession  of  ill-gotten  goods— Exorbitant  prices- 
False  weights  and  measures— Cheating— Adulteration  of  wares- 
Careless  or  malicious  injury  to  the  propertj-  of  others— Cheating 
at  play— Appropriation  of  what  is  lent  or  found,  without  rea- 
sonable pains  to  return  it,  or  to  find  its  owner— Concealment  of 
fraud,  theft,  or  damage,  when  in  duty  bound  to  give  information 
—Petty  thefts—  Culpable  delay  in  paying  lawful  debts,  of  restitu- 
tion, when  able  to  make  it—  Neglect  to  make  reasonable  efforts 
and  sacrifices  in  this  matter,  e.g.,  by  gradually  laying  up  the 
amount  required. 

Eighth  Commandment. 

sins  against  this  Commandment  are  : 

laying — Perjury — Frauds,  public  and  private,  such  as  at  elec- 
tions, etc. — Malicious  falsehoods — lyies  for  unjust  or  bad  ends- 
Ivies  against  character,  especially  if  told  publicly— Revealing 
secrets— Publishing  discreditable  secrets  about  others,  even  if 
true — Refusing  or  delaj-ing  to  restore  the  good  name  we  have 
bl&ckened— Slander  or  detraction,  and  encouraging  these  in  oth- 
ers—Baseless accusations,  groundless  suspicions,  rash  judgments 
of  others,  in  our  own  mind. 


The  Precepts  of  the  Church. 

1.  Have  I  neglected,  without  good  reason,  to  hear  Mass  on 
Sundays  and  Holj'days  of  Obligation,  and  to  keep  those  days  holy 
by  avoiding  all  servile  work  ? 

2.  Have  I  failed  to  fast  or  abstain,  without  sufficient  reason, 
on  those  days  commanded  to  be  so  observed  b}'  the  Church  ? 

3-4.  Have  I  omitted  to  confess  my  mortal  sins  at  least  once  a 
year,  or  to  make  my  Easter-duty  ? 

5.  Have  I  refused  to  contribute  to  the  support  of  1113'  Pastor,  ac- 
cording to  mj'  means? — gone  to  Mass  Sunday  after  Sunday,  with- 
out giving  anything  to  the  collections  ? 


282  Examination  of  Conscience. 

6.  Have  I  entered  into  marriage,  or  aided  any  one  else  to  do 
so,  without  banns,  or  before  a  State  official  or  a  Protestant  min- 
ister ;  or  without  dispensation  within  the  forbidden  degrees  of 
kindred  ;  or  with  any  other  known  impediment  ? 


AFTER  EXAMINATION  OF  CONSCIENCE. 

(^  MY  God,  I  cry  unto  Thee  with  the  prodigal  :  Fa- 
^■'^  ther,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven  and  before 
Thee  ;  I  am  no  longer  worthy  to  be  called  Thy  Son. 

I  have  gone  astray  like  a  sheep  that  is  lost.  O  seek 
Thy  servant,  for  I  have  not  forgotten  Thy  command- 
ments. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  ser\-ant,  O  Lord. 
O  spare  me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 

Prove  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart  ;  examine  me, 
and  know  my  paths. 

Thou  whose  property  is  always  to  have  mercy  and  to 
spare,  O  meet  me  in  pity,  embrace  me  in  love,  and  for- 
give me  all  my  sin. 

I  confess  my  sins  unto  Thee,  O  Christ,  Healer  of  our 
souls,  O  Lord  of  Life.  Heal  me,  heal  me  of  my  spiri- 
tual sickness,  Thou  who  art  long-suifering  and  of 
tender  mercy  ;  heal  me,  O  Lord  Christ. 

Accept  my  supplications,  O  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  unto 
whom  every  heart  is  open,  every  desire  known,  and 
from  whom  no  .secret  is  hid,  and  who  givest  life  to  our 
souls  ;  hear  and  answer,  O  Spirit  of  God. 

O  Heavenly  Father,  who  wiliest  not  that  any  sinner 
should  perish,  give  me  true  repentance  for  this  my  sin, 
that  I  perish  not ! 


Examination  of  Conscience;. 


283 


To  what  misery  am  I  come  by  my  own  fault !  O 
merciful  God,  pity  and  forgive  me  for  Jesus'  sake. 

Thine  eyes,  O  God,  are  as  a  flame  of  fire  searching 
my  inmost  heart.     O  pardon  my  sin,  for  it  is  great ! 

Thou,  God,  seest  me  in  all  the  foulness  of  my  sins  ! 
Blessed  Jesus,  speak  for  me,  plead  for  me,  come  be- 
tween my  soul  and  my  offended  God,  that  I  perish  not, 
Ame7i. 

Here  may  be  said  the  Miserere,  or  any  of  the  preceding  Penitential 
Psalms  {p.  245). 


?<*^. 


284  Prayer  before  Confession. 

PRAYER  BEFORE  CONFESSION. 

'XfCCEPT  my  Coufession,  O  most  lo^^ng,  most 
c^A-*^  gracious  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  on  whom  alone  my 
soul  trusts  for  salvation.  Grant  me,  I  beseech  Thee, 
contrition  of  heart,  and  give  tears  to  mine  eyes,  that  I 
may  sorrow  deeply  for  all  my  sins  with  humility  and 
sincerity  of  heart. 

O  good  Jesus,  Saviour  of  the  world,  who  gavest  Thy- 
self to  the  death  of  the  Cross  to  save  sinners,  look  on 
me,  a  miserable  sinner  who  calls  upon  Thy  name. 
Spare  me.  Thou  that  art  my  Sa\'iour,  and  pity  my  sin- 
ful soul  ;  loose  its  chains,  heal  its  sores.  Lord  Jesus,  I 
desire  Thee,  I  seek  Thee,  I  long  for  Thee  ;  show  me  the 
light  of  Thy  countenance,  and  I  shall  be  saved  ;  send 
forth  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth  into  my  soul,  to  show 
me  full}'  all  the  sins  and  shortcomings  which  I  must 
still  confess,  and  to  aid  and  teach  me  to  lay  them  bare 
without  reserve  and  with  a  contrite  heart ;  O  Thou 
who  livest  and  reignest  with  God  the  Father,  in  the 
unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Aine7i. 

0  most  gracious  Virgin  ]Mar\\  beloved  Mother  of 
Jesus  Christ,  my  Redeemer,  intercede  for  me  wnth  Him. 
Obtain  for  me  the  full  remission  of  my  sins,  and  perfect 
amendment  of  life,  to  the  salvation  of  my  soul  and  the 
glor\'  of  His  name.     Amen. 

1  implore  the  same  grace  of  thee,  O  my  Angel  Guar- 
dian ;  of  you,  my  holy  Patrons,  N.  N.  ;  of  you,  O 
blessed  Peter  and  holy  :Magdalen,  and  of  all  the  Saints 
of  God.  Intercede  for  me  a  sinner,  repenting  of  my 
sins,  firmly  resohdng  to  confess  them,  and  to  avoid 
them  for  the  future.     Amen. 


Directions  for  Confession.  285 


DIRECTIONS  FOR  CONFESSION. 

Approach  the  Confessional  in  a  humble  and  contrite  spirit,  and 
kneel  down  by  your  Confessor.  Then,  making  the  sign  of  the  Cross, 
say,  Benedicite,  or,  Father,  bless  nie,  for  I  have  sinned.  After 
he  has  given  the  Blessing,  say  the  Confiteor,  *  in  English  or  Latin, 
as  far  as  the  znords,  through  my  most  grievous  fault ;  then  say. 

Since  my  last  Confession,  which  was ago,  I  accuse  myself 

of .     Here  name  all  the  sins  which  you  have  recalled  to  mind 

since  your  last  confession  ;  and,  in  confessing  them,  be  sure  to  ob- 
serve these  rules  : 

1.  Let  your  confessioji  be  entire  ;  i.e.,  do  not  knowijigly  conceal 
any  one  mortal  sin  ;  othenvise.  so  far  from  obtaining  Absolution, 
you  do  but  add  to  your  sins.  State  the  kind  of  sins  you  have  com- 
mitted, and,  as  far  as  y07c  can,  their  number  ,•  and  mention  any 
circumstances  which  you  think  would  change  the  nature  of  your 
sins. 

2.  Let  your  confession  be  pure.  Let  everything  be  mentioned  sin- 
cerely and  exactly,  7vithout  any  disguise  or  dissimulation  ;  let  the 
certain  things  be  mentioned  as  ceiiain.  the  doubtful  as  doubtful. 
Avoid  all  excuses  for  yourself,  either  direct  or  indirect ;  and  take 
the  greatest  care  not  to  throrv  blame  on  any  one  else,  or  to  mention 
or  hint  at  the  name  of  any  third  person.  Avoid  all  S7iperfluous 
words  and  matter,  and  everythitig  which  does  not  directly  concern 
the  integrity  of  the  confession.  Be  as  concise  as  you  can,  consistent- 
ly with  fulness  and  candor. 

3.  Let  your  confession  be  humble,  remembering  that  you  are  in 
an  especial  mayiner  in  the  presence  of  God,  from  whoin,  through  His 
Priest,  you  are  seeking  end  expecting  pardon.  The  thought  of  God 
at  this  moment  will  be  your  best  protection  against  all  false  shatne, 
insincere  trifling,  and  affectation. 

After  you  have  confessed  all  your  sins,  according  to  these  rules, 
say,  For  these  and  all  my  other  sins  which  I  cannot  now  remem- 
ber, I  am  heartilj'^  sorrj-,  and  humbly  ask  pardon  of  God,  and 
Penance  and  Absolution  of  you,  Father.  Therefore  I  beseech 
Blessed  Mary,  etc.,  to  the  end  of  the  Confiteor. 

Then  listen  attentively  and  humbly  to  the  direction  and  advice  of 


♦  JNOiHc  if  many  penitents  ate  iva-Uing  Jor  Confession.,  the  Coa- 
fiteor  should  be  said  before  entering  the  Confessional. 


286  Ritual  of  the  Sacrament. 

your  Confessor,  and  be  fully  resolved  to  do  whatever  he  bids  you  to 
do,  either  in  the  way  of  penance,  or  restitution,  or  reparation,  or  for 
the  avoiding  of  sin  in  the  future.  While  he  is  giving  you  Absolu- 
tion, devoutly  bow  your  head,  and  with  all  possible  fet-oor  recite  the 
following  Act  of  Contrition  : 

/^  MY  God,  I  am  heartily  sorn-  for  ha\'ing  offended 
^^  Thee,  and  I  detest  all  my  sins,  because  I  dread 
the  loss  of  heaven  and  the  pains  of  hell,  but  most  of  all 
because  they  offend  Thee,  my  God,  who  art  all-good 
and  deser\'ing  of  all  my  love.  I  firmly  resolve,  with 
the  help  of  Thy  grace,  to  confess  my  sins,  to  do  pen- 
ance, and  to  amend  my  life. 


THE  rituaj:.  of  the  sacrament  of 

PENANCE. 
The  Form  of  Absoi^ution. 

Whrr    thr:xfc]€,  'r c penitent  is  ready  to  bi  a.bsolzcd. 
joined  a  salutary  penance,  the  Priest  sa\ 

rr\  ISEREATUR        tui  rT\  AY    Almighty    God 

^  "^  omnipotens  Deus,  ^"^-^  have  mercy  upon 
et  dimissis  peccatis  tuis,  thee,  and  forgive  thee  thy 
perducat  te  in  vitam  ajter-  sins,  and  bring  thee  unto 
nam.     Amen.  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

//'■  .''Ve-,     .iiii    /) ,' -   .  ,'tT.'     ',,;.,..   .  ,ns,:i  'iKLaid^  thf  fr>iit>;t'r      ; -,  >  . 

INDULGENTIAM,*ab-  fTX  AY  the  Almighty 
solutionem,  et  remis-  ^'"^  and  merciful  Lord 
sionem"  peccatorum  tuo-  grant  thee  pardon, '^- abso- 
rum  tribuat  tibi  omnipo-  lution,  and  forgiveness  of 
tens  et  misericors  Domi-  thy  sins, 
nus.     Amen.  Amen. 


Ritual  of  the  Sacrament. 


287 


'T^  OMINUS  uoster  Jesus 
r-*— ^  Christus  te  absolvat ; 
et  ego,  auctoritate  ipsius, 
te  absolve  ab  omni  vinculo 
excommunicationis  (sus- 
peusionis)  et  interdict!,  in- 
quantum  possum,  et  tu  in- 
diges.  Delude  ego  te  ab- 
solve a  peccatis  tuis,  in 
nomine  Patris,  +  et  Filii, 
et  Spiritus  Sancti. 

Amen. 


(W  AY  our  Lord  Jesus 
A"-^  Christ  absolve  thee  ; 
and  I,  by  His  authority,  ab- 
solve thee  from  every  bond 
of  excommunication  (sus- 
pension) and  interdict,  in- 
asmuch as  in  my  power 
lieth,  and  thou  standest  in 
need.  Fifially,  I  absolve 
thee  from  thy.  sins,  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  4* 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


{[j  the  pfiutfnl  is  I.  lay  person,  the  .coyd  5uspeiisio!i  ?j  omiited.\ 


B 


Q 


AY  the  Passion  of 
our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  merits  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin  Mary  and 
of  all  the  Saints,  whatso- 
ever thou  shalt  have  done 
of  good  and  borne  of  evil, 
be  unto  thee  for  remis- 
sion of  sins,  increase  of 
grace,  and  reward  of  life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

In  frequent  and  shorter  confessions,  the  piayer,  Aluiighly  God  have 
mercy  upon  thee,  etc.,  may  be  omitted;  and  it  sjtffices  to  say  : 
May  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  absolve  thee,  etc.,  as  far  as  ^lny 
the  Passion  of  our  Lord,  etc. 

In  danger  of  death,  or  any  grave  necessity,  this  brief  form  may  be 
used  : 

IABvSOLVB  thee  from 
all  censures  and  sins, 
in  the  name  of  the  Father, 


ASSIO  Domini  Nos- 
tri  Jesu  Christi,  me- 
rita  beatse  Marine  Virgi- 
nis  et  omnium  Sanctorum, 
quidquid  boni  feceris,  et 
mali  sustinueris,  sint  tibi 
in  remissionem  peccato- 
rum,  augmeutum  gratiae, 
et  praemium  vitae  seteruce. 

A.men. 


y^  GO  te  absolvo  ab  om- 


catis, 


nibus  censuris  et  pee- 
in  nomine  Patri§,  -i* 


288         Thanksgiving  after  Confession. 

et  Filii,  et  Spiritus  Sancti.    'b  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
Amen.  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


AFTER   :;0NFES3I0N. 

7.  As  soon  after  Confession  as  you  conveniently  can,  perform 
yotir  Penance,  and  renew  your  resolutions  of  avoiding  all  sin,  and 
of  adopting  all  the  means  for  so  doing,  by  avoiding  the  occasions 
and  temptations  of  sin  ;  and  then  you  may  have  a  perfect  confidence, 
with  devout  thankfulness,  that  all  your  sins,  through  the  mercy 
of  God,  a  re  forgiven . 

2.  Consider  how  you  can  amend  your  life.  This  will  be  best  done 
by  fixing  your  attention  on  one  or  two  of  your  more  prominent 
defects  of  character,  and  directing  your  chief  efforts  to  overcome  these 
by  such  means  as  the  foil ozving :  i.  Conceive  a  strong  desire  to  over- 
come these  faults,  frequently  renew  your  resolution,  and  examine 
youj'self  particularly  upon  them.  2.  When  you  commit  them,  punish 
yourself  in  some  luay  for  it.  j.  Endeavor  always  to  have  the 
thought  of  Christ  present  in  your  mind,  and  direct  short  prayers  to 
Hiyn,  especially  when  you  are  attacked  by  temptations,  or  7vhenyou  are 
necessarily  exposed  to  the  danger  of  sinning.  4.  Meditate  frequently 
on  those  subjects  most  calculated  to  excite  your  fears,  hopes,  and  affec- 
tions, as  Death  and  fudgment,  the  iMve  of  God,  His  kindnesses  to 
you.  His  promises,  etc.  Be  earnest  and  persevere  with  a  good  hope 
of  victory,  through  t/ie  grace  offesus  Christ. 


THANMSGIVINa   AFTER   CONFESSION. 

/^  MOST  merciful  God,  who  according  to  the  mul- 
^"^^  titude  of  Thy  mercies  dost  so  put  away  the  sins 
of  those  who  truly  repent  that  Thou  rememberest  them 
no  more  :  look  graciously  upon  me,  Thine  unworthy 
serv-ant,  and  accept  my  confession  for  Thy  mercy's 
sake ;  receive  my  humble  thanks,  most  loving  Father, 


/ 

/ 


Thanksgiving  after  Confession.  289 

that  of  Thy  great  goodness  Thou  hast  given  me  par- 
don for  all  my  sins.  O  may  Thy  love  and  pity  supply 
whatsoever  has  been  wanting  in  the  sufficiency  of  my 
contrition,  and  the  fulness  of  my  confession.  And  do 
Thou,  O  Lord,  vouchsafe  to  grant  me  the  help  of 
Thy  grace,  that  I  may  diligently  amend  my  life  and 
persevere  in  Thy  service  unto  the  end,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

/\<ahn    lOJ. 

''*^K> Iv^S^4heJ[i0rd,  0^m^^_soul^:  and  let  all  that  is 
«"■--?_  within  me  bless  His  holy  name, 
''  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  :  and  forget  not  all  His 
benefits. 

Who  forgiveth  Thee  all  thine  iniquities  :  who  heal- 
eth  all  thine  infirmities. 

Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction  :  who 
crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  compassion. 

Who   satisfieth^  thy  desire  with   good    things  :  thy 
youth  shall  be  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 
/     ¥he  Lord  doth  mercies  and  judgment  :  for  all  that 
^^^suffer  wrong. 

He  hath  made  His  ways  known  unto  Moses  :  His 
will  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy  :  long- 
suffering  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

He  will  not  alway  be  angry  :  neither  will  He  threat- 
en for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins  :  nor  reward- 
ed us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth  :  so  hath 
He  strengthened  His  mercy  toward  them  that  fear 
Hint. 


290         Thanksgiving  after  Confession. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west  :  so  far  hath  He  re- 
moved our  iuiquities  from  us. 

As  a  father  hath  pity  upon  his  childreu,  so  hath  the 
Lord  pity  upou  them  that  fear  Him  :  for  He  kuoweth 
whereof  w  e  are  made. 

He  reniembereth  that  we  are  but  dust  :  man's  days  are 
as  the  grass,  as  the  flower  of  the  field  so  shall  he 
flourish. 

For  the  wind  shall  pass  over  it,  and  it  shall  not  be  : 
and  one  shall  know  its  place  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  ever- 
lasting :  upon  them  that  fear  Him  ; 

And  His  justice  upon  children's  children  ;  unto  such 
as  keep  His  covenant ; 

And  are  mindful  of  His  commandments  :  to  do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  His  throne  in  heaven  :  and 
His  kingdom  shall  rule  over  all. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  angels  :  ye  that  are  mighty 
in  strength,  and  fulfil  His  commandment,  hearkening 
to  the  voice  of  His  words. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts  :  ye  ministers  of  His 
that  do  His  will. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  works  :  in  every  place  of 
His  dominion  bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

Glory  be  to  the  leather,  etc. 

/'saint  /J, 

*T^ESERVE  me,  O  Lord,  for  in  Thee  have   I  put 
<-■—      my  trust  :  I  have  said  to  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my 

God,  for  Thou  hast  no  need  of  my  goods. 

To  the  saints  who  are  in  His  land  :  He  hatli  made 

wonderful  all  my  desires  in  them. 


Thanksgiving  after  Confession.          291 
« 

Their  iniirmities  were  multiplied  :  afterwards  they 
made  haste. 

I  will  uot  gather  together  their  meetings  for  blood 
offerings  :  nor  will  I  make  mention  of  their  names  with 
my  lips. 

The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  my  inheritance  and  of  my 
cup  :  Thou  art  He  that  will  restore  my  inheritance  unto 
me. 

The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  goodly  places  :  for 
my  inheritance  is  goodly  unto  me. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me  understand- 
ing :  moreover  my  reins  also  have  corrected  me  even 
till  night. 

I  set  the  Lord  always  in  my  sight  :  for  He  is  at  my 
right  hand,  that  I  be  not  moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  hath  been  glad,  and  my  tongue 
hath  rejoiced  :  moreover  my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in 
hope. 

For  Thou  wilt  not  leave  ni}-  soul  in  hell  :  nor  wilt 
Thou  give  Thy  holy  one  to  see  corruption. 

Thou  hast  made  known  unto  me  the  ways  of  life  : 
Thou  shalt  fill  me  with  joy  with  Thy  counteuance  ;  at 
Thy  right  hand  are  delights  for  evermore. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Psalvi  ig. 

^T^AY  the  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble  : 
may  the  name  of  the  God  of  Jacob  protect  thee. 

May  He  send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary  :  and  de- 
fend thee  out  of  Sion. 

May  He  be  mindful  of  all  thy  sacrifices  :  and  may 
thy  whole  burnt-offerings  be  made  fat. 


292         Thanksgiving  after  Confession. 

__ 1 

May  He  give  uuto  thee  according  to  thine  own  heart : 
and  confirm  all  thy  counsels. 

We  \N-ill  rejoice  in  tny  salvation  :  and  in  the  name  of 
our  God  we  shall  be  exalted. 

The  Lord  fulfil  all  thy  petitions  :  now  have  I  known 
that  the  Lord  hath  saved  His  anointed. 

He  \\-ill  hear  him  from  His  holy  heaven  :  the  salva- 
tion of  His  right  hand  is  powerful. 

Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses  :  but  we 
will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

They  are  entangled  and  have  fallen  :  but  we  are  risen, 
and  stand  upright. 

O  Lord,  save  the  king  :  and  hear  us  in  the  day  that 
we  shall  call  upon  Thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

I'RAV1:r    hi, fork    PKkKORMING    SaCRAMFNTM.     Vv.S- 

ANCH.     (.S7.  Cert  rude.) 

LX  ND  since  I  have  so  grievously  insulted  Thee,  O 
"*-  most  tender  and  loving  God,  by  my  manifold 

sins  and  negligences,  I  am  ready  now  to  make  perfect 
satisfaction  to  Thy  divine  justice  to  the  utmost  of  my 
ability.  To  this  end  I  \rill  faithfully  and  most  rever- 
entl}'  perform  the  penance  appointed  me  b}-  my  con- 
fessor in  Thy  name  ;  and  would  that  I  could  perform  it 
with  so  great  devotion  and  love  as  to  give  Thee  an 
honor  and  delight  greater  than  the  insult  and  outrage  of 
my  sins !  And  that  this  may  be  so,  I  unite  and  blend 
this  my  penance  ^^-ith  all  the  works  of  satisfaction 
which  Thy  beloved  Son  accomplished  during  the  three- 
and-thirty  years  of  His  life  on  earth,  and  in  union  with 
His  fastings.  His  watchings,  and  His  prayers,  I  offer 
Thee  this  my  peuauce  and  my  prayer.     Look  down, 


Thanksgiving  after  ConfKvSSion.  293 


therefore,  O  most  loving  Father,  upon  me  Thy  most 
boundeu  debtor,  now  prostrate  at  Thy  feet,  desiring  to 
make  Thee  adequate  satisfaction  and  reparation  for  all 
the  insults  and  injuries  I  have  done  Thee  ;  and  grant 
me  strength  and  grace  to  say  this  prayer  according  to 
Thy  most  holy  will.     Amen. 

Hfrr  prr/iifin  yoitr  SarruMfufti!  I\}}ftvrr,  aiuf  flifn  savas  /'offorrs  : 

t^  MOST  holy  Father,  I  offer  Thee  this  my  confes- 
sion and  my  satisfaction  in  union  with  all  the 
acts  of  penance  which  have  ever  been  done  to  the  glory 
of  Thy  holy  name  :  beseeching  Thee  that  Thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  accept  it,  and  to  render  it  availing  through 
the  merits  of  the  Passion  of  Thy  beloved  Son,  and 
through  the  intercession  of  the  ever-blessed  Virgin 
Mary,  and  of  all  Thy  holy  Apostles,  ]Mart5^rs,  Confes- 
sors, and  Virgins.  Whatever  has  been  lacking  to  me 
in  sincere  and  earnest  preparation,  in  perfect  contrition, 
in  frank  and  clear  confession,  I  commend  to  the  most 
loving  heart  of  Thine  only-begotten  Son,  that  Treasury 
of  all  good  and  of  all  grace,  from  whose  overflowing 
abundance  all  debts  to  Thee  are  fully  acquitted  ;  that 
through  it  all  my  negligences  and  defects  in  the  recep- 
tion of  this  holy  Sacrament  may  be  fully  and  perfectly 
supplied  to  Thine  everlasting  praise  and  glory  :  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  thic  l*RrEST. 

f^   LORD  Jesus    Christ,  bless,  I  beseech  Thee,  Thy  • 

servant  who  has  now  ministered  to  me  in  Thy 
name.     Help  me  to  remember  his  good  counsel  and 


2^4         Thanksgr'ing  after  Confession. 

advice,  and  to  perform  duly  what  he  has  rightly  laid 
upon  nie.  And  grant  him  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace 
and  favor,  that  his  own  soul  may  be  refreshed  and 
strengthened  for  Thy  perfect  ser\-ice,  and  that  he  may 
come  at  last  to  the  J03'  of  Thy  heavenly  kingdom. 
Who  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  A^-ithout  end.     A))ien. 

Praykrs  for  Paruon    vm'  Amkndalknt. 


f~\  MOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I,  an  unworthy 
^-^  sinner,  would  beg  Thee  to  be  mindful  of  all  the 
hol}^  thoughts  which  have  been  Thine  from  eternity 
until  now  ;  above  all,  that  one  by  which  Thou,  O  Eter- 
nal Word,  didst  will  to  become  man. 
Our  Father. 

0  most  merciful  Lord,  I  pray  Thee,  from  the  bot- 
tom of  my  heart,  to  pardon  me  all  the  vain,  foul,  and 
CNnl  thoughts  which,  up  to  this  hour.  I  have  entertained, 
or  in  any  way  have  caused  others  to  entertain,  against 
or  beside  Thy  will. 

Our  Father. 

II. 

/^  MOST   compassionate    Lord  Jesus   Christ,    I,    a 

^^     miserable  sinner,  would  beg  Thee  to  be  mindful 

of  all  the  good  and    sa\-ing  words  which   Thou  didst 

ever  speak  when  on  earth. 

Our  Father. 

1  humbly  pray  Thee,  O  good  Jesus,  to  forgive  me 
all  the  words  which  up  to  this  hour  I  have  uttered  or 
caused  others  to  utter  against  Thy  holy  will. 

Our  Father. 


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/^  MOST  sweet  Jesus  Christ,  I,  an  unwortli}-  sinner, 
^-^  yet  redeemed  by  Thy  precious  Blood,  would  beg 
Thee  to  be  mindful  of  all  the  good  w^orks  which  Thou 
wroughtest  on  the  earth  for  our  salvation.  I  beseech 
Thee,  most  compassionate  Lord,  pardon  me  whatso- 
ever, by  my  ill  deeds,  I  have  at  any  time  knowingly  or 
ignorantly  committed,  or  have  caused  others  to  com- 
mit, against  Thy  law  and  the  glory  of  Thy  name. 
Our  Father. 

And  now,  O  most  gracious  Lord,  direct  and  order  all 
my  thoughts,  words,  and  works  according  to  Thy  good 
pleasure,  and  to  the  praise  of  Thy  name  ;  and  conform 
them  to  the  perfect  pattern  of  Thy  most  holy  life  and 
conversation.  I  am  Thine,  and  will  be  Thine,  O  Lord, 
in  life  and  in  death  ;  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my- 
self and  all  that  I  have. 

Our  Father. 


Prayers  against  the  Seven  Deadia'  Sins. 
/.  Against  Pride. 

r\  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  Pattern  of  humility,  who 
^^^  didst  empty  Thyself  of  Thy  glory,  and  take  upon 
Thee  the  form  of  a  servant  :  root  out  of  us  all  pride 
and  conceit  of  heart,  that,  owning  ourselves  miserable 
and  guilty  sinners,  we  may  willingly  bear  contempt 
and  reproaches  for  Thy  sake,  and,  glorying  in  nothing 
but  Thee,  may  esteem  ourselves  lowly  in  Thy  sight. 
Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  but  to  Thy  name  be  the  praise, 
for  Thy  loving  mercy  and  for  Thy  truth's  sake.  Amen. 


296  Thanksgiving  after  Confession. 

Against  Covetmisne^^ 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  though  Thou  wast  rich 
yet  for  our  sakes  didst  become  poor,  graut  that 
all  over-eageruess  aud  covetousuess  of  earthly  goods 
may  die  in  us,  aud  the  desire  of  heavenly  things  may 
live  and  grow  in  us  :  keep  us  from  all  idle  aud  vain  ex- 
penditures, that  we  may  alwaj-s  have  to  give  to  him 
that  needeth,  and  that  giving  not  grudgingly  nor  of 
necessity,  but  cheerfully,  we  may  be  loved  of  Thee, 
and  be  made  through  Thy  merits  partakers  of  the 
riches  of  Thy  heavenly  treasure.     Amen. 

,-.    .  l^anis/  Lv.st. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Guardian  of  chaste  souls, 
and  lover  of  purit}-,  who  wast  pleased  to  take 
our  nature  and  to  be  born  of  an  Immaculate  Virgin  : 
mercifully  look  upon  my  infirmity.  Create  in  me  a 
clean  heart,  O  God :  and  renew  a  right  spirit  within 
me  ;  help  me  to  drive  away  all  evil  thoughts,  to  con- 
quer every  sinful  desire,  and  so  pierce  my  flesh  ^^•ith  the 
fear  of  Thee  that,  this  worst  enemy  being  overcome,  I 
may  ser\-e  Thee  -vN-ith  a  chaste  body  and  please  Thee 
with  a  pure  heart.     Amen. 

/.   .Ij^ainsf  Ans^rr. 

OMOvST  meek  Jesus,  Prince  of  Peace,  who,  when 
Thou  wast  re\nled,  reviled  not,  and  on  the  Cross 
didst  pray  for  Thy  murderers :  implant  in  our  hearts 
the  \nrtues  of  gentleness  and  patience,  that,  restraining 
the  fierceness  of  anger,  impatience,  aud  resentment,  we 
may  overcome  q\\\  with  good,  for  Thy  sake  love  our 


Thanksgiving  after  Confession.  297 

enemies,  and  as  children  of  our  heavenly  Father  seek 
Thy  peace  and  evermore  rejoice  in  Thy  love.     Amen. 

-,-.    .  li^aiNsf  Clnltjiiy. 

OI^ORD  Jesus  Christ,  Mirror  of  abstinence,  who, 
to  teach  us  the  virtue  of  abstinence,  didst  fast 
forty  days  and  forty  nights,  grant  that,  serving  Thee 
and  not  our  own  appetites,  we  may  live  soberly  and 
piously  with  <;ontentment,  without  greediness,  glut- 
tony, or  drunkenness,  that  Thy  will  being  our  meat 
and  drink,  we  may  hunger  and  thirst  after  justice,  and 
finally  obtain  from  Thee  that  food  which  endureth  unto 
life  eternal.     Amen. 

6.  Ai^aiust  Envy. 

OMOST  lo^'ing  Jesus,  Pattern  of  charity,  who 
makest  all  the  commandments  of  the  law  to  con- 
sist in  love  towards  God  and  towards  man,  grant  to  us 
so  to  love  Thee  with  all  our  heart,  with  all  our  mind, 
and  all  our  soul,  and  our  neighbor  for  Thy  sake,  that 
the  grace  of  charit}'-  and  brotherl}-  love  may  dwell  in  us, 
and  all  envy,  harshness,  and  ill-will  may  die  in  us  ;  and 
fill  our  hearts  with  feelings  of  love,  kindness,  and  com- 
passion, so  that  by  constantly  rejoicing  in  the  hap- 
piness and  success  of  others,  by  sj-mpathizing  with 
them  in  their  sorrows,  and  putting  away  all  harsh  judg- 
ments and  envious  thoughts,  we  may  follow  Thee,  who 
art  Thyself  the  true  and  perfect  love.     Amen. 

7.  Against  Sloth. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  eternal   Love,  who   in  the 
garden  didst  pray  so  long  and  so  fervently  that 
Thy  Sweat  was  as  it  were  great  drops  of  blood  falling 


298         Thanksgiving  after  Confession. 

down  to  the  ground :  put  away  from  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  all  sloth  and  inacti\aty  both  of  body  and  mind  ; 
kindle  \nthin  us  the  fire  of  Thy  love  ;  strengthen  our 
weakness,  that  whatsoever  our  hand  is  able  to  do  we 
may  do  it  earnestly,  and  that,  striving  heartily  to  please 
Thee  in  this  life,  we  may  have  Thee  hereafter  as  our 
reward  exceeding  great.     Amen. 

.>i:\}  N  Thanksgivings  for  the  Seven  Effusions 
01  OUR  Lord's  Blood.  (Against  the  Seven 
Deadly  Sins.) 

I. 

^~\  MOST  humble  Lord  and  :Master,  Jesus  Christ, 
true  God  and  true  Man,  elcrnal  praise  and 
thanksgi\-ing  be  to  Thee,  because  in  Thy  tenderest  age, 
on  the  eighth  day  of  TJby  mortal  life.  Thou  didst  vouch- 
safe to  shed  Thy  precious  and  innocent  Blood  for  us, 
and  as  a  true  Son  of  Abraham  to  bear  the  pain  of  Cir- 
cumcision. 

By  this  most  holy  shedding  of  Thy  Blood,  I  beg  of 
Thee  the  grace  of  humility  against  all  j^ride  and 
worldly  vanity. 

Our  Father. 

O  Saviour  of  the  world,  who  b}-  Th}'  Cross  and  pre- 
cious Blood  hast  redeemed  us  :  save  us,  and  help  us,  we 
humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord. 


f~l    THOU  whose  love  is  like  the  pelican's  for  her 

young,  Jesus  Christ,    true  God  and  true  Man, 

eternal  praise  and  thanksgiving  be  to  Thee,  because  in 


Thanksgiving  after  Confession.  299 

the  Garden,  out  of  the  exceeding  anguish  of  Thy 
Heart,  Thou  didst  pour  forth  a  bloody  Sweat,  and,  wholly 
resigning  Thyself  to  death,  didst  offer  it  to  Thy  Father. 

By  this  most  holy  shedding  of  Thy  Blood,  I  ask  of 
Thee  the  grace  of  liberality  against  all  covetousness 
and  avarice. 

Our  Father. 

O  Saviour  of  the  world,  etc. 


f^  MOST  chaste  Spouse,  Jesus  Christ,  true  God  and 
^-^  true  Man,  eternal  praise  and  thanksgiving  be  to 
Thee,  because  Thou  didst  suffer  Thyself  to  be  merci- 
lessly bound  in  Pilate's  judgment  hall,  and  Thy  virgin 
Flesh  to  be  cruelly  scourged  and  mangled. 

By  this  most  holy  shedding  of  Thy  Blood,  I  implore 
of  Thee  the  grace  of  chastity  against  all  sensuality  and 
lust. 

Our  Father. 

O  Saviour  of  the  world,  etc. 


/^  MOST  meek  Lamb,  Jesus  Christ,  true  God  and 
^-^  true  Man,  eternal  praise  and  thanksgiving  be  to 
Thee,  because  Thou  didst  suffer  Thy  Sacred  Head  to  be 
crowned  with  piercing  thorns  and  struck  \s'ith  a  hard 
reed. 

By  this  most  holy  shedding  of  Thy  Blood,  I  pray 
Thee  for  the  grace  of  meekness  against  all  anger  and 
desire  of  "revenge. 

Our  Father. 

O  Saviour  of  the  world,  etc. 


300  THANKSGIVIXCi    AFTER    CONFESSION. 


OMOST  sweet  J^isus  Christ,  Pattern  of  temperance 
and  self-denial,  true  God  and  true  Man,  eternal 
praise  and  thanksgiving  be  to  Thee,  because  Thou  didst 
allow  Thy  garments  to  be  torn  from  Thy  bleeding 
Body  both  before  and  after  the  carrying  of  Th}-  Cross, 
which  opened  Thy  Wounds  again,  and  caused  them  to 
bleed  afresh. 

By  this  most  holy  shedding  of  Thy  Blood,  I  beseech 
of  Thee  the  grace  of  temperance  and  abstinence  against 
all  greediness  and  gluttony. 

Our  Father. 

O  Sa\-iour  of  the  world,  etc. 


/^  GOOD  and  faithful  Samaritan,  Jesus  Christ,  true 
^^  God  and  true  Man,  eternal  praise  and  thanks- 
giving be  to  Thee,  because  out  of  Thy  burning  love  for 
us  Thou  didst  suffer  Tin-  sacred  Hands  and  Feet  to  be 
pierced  and  nailed  to  the  Cross  for  our  redemption. 

By  this  most  holy  shedding  of  Thy  Blood,  I  beg  of 
Thee  the  grace  of  brotherly  love  against  all  en\y  and 
jealousy. 

Our  Father. 

O  Saviour  of  the  world,  etc. 

VII. 

/^  MOvST  zealous  High-Priest,  true  God  and  true 
^-^  Man,  eternal  praise  and  thanksgiving  be  to  Thee, 
because  Thou  didst  suffer  Thy  sacred  Side  to  be  pierced, 
opened,  and  wounded  with  a  spear. 


Thanksgiving  after  Confession. 


301 


By  this  most  holy  shedding  of  Thy  Blood,  1  earnestly 
pray  Thee  for  the  grace  of  holy  zeal  and  fervor  against 
all  sloth  and  weariness  in  Thy  service,  and  in  every 
religious  exercise. 

Our  Father. 

O  Saviour  of  the  world,  etc. 


■5(3     .^f[^ 


1ln0truction6  for  Ibolv  (rominunioa 


HE  Holy  Eucharist  is  the  trtie  Body  and  Blood 
of  Jesus  Christ,  true  God  and  true  Man,  un- 
der the  appearances  of  bread  and  wine.  The 
bread  which  I  u-ill  give,  says  Jesus  Christ, 
•;  '  is  My  Flesh,  for  the  life  of  the  world  (John 
\'i.  52).  And  at  His  Last  Supper yi'^jw^  took 
bread,  and  blessed, atid  brake,  and  gave  to  His 
disciples,  and  said :  Take  and  eat:  I"  1 1  is  is  M  \ 
ii'  'I'N  And  He  took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks, 
and  gave  to  them,  saying :  Drink  ye  all  of  this. 
l\.'K  THIS  i-s  Ai^  V.\.->y>\^  of  the  .\e~u'  Testa- 
ment 7L'hich  shall  be  shed  for  many,  -unto  re- 
mission of  sins  (Matt.  xx\'i.  26-28). 
.viiv."  ^"^  Blessed  Redeemer,  having  thus  insti- 

tuted this  adorable  Sacrament,  ordained  His 
Apostles  Priests  of  the  new  law,  and  gave  to  them  and  their  law- 
ful successors  power  and  authority  to  do  what  He  had  done— that 
is,  to  change  bread  and  wine  into  His  Body  and  Blood.  This 
change  (which  the  Church  calls  Transubstantiatwn)  is  effected  by 
these  divine  words  of  our  Redeemer,  This  is  My  Body,  This  is  My 
Blood,  which  the  Priest  at  the  Consecration  in  the  Mass  pro- 
nounces in  the  name  and  person  of  Jesus  Christ.  It  is  God  Him- 
self who  works  this  woiiderful  change  bj-  the  ministry'  of  His 
Priest. 

When,  therefore,  the  words  of  Consecration  are  pronounced,  we 
believe  that  the  whole  substance  of  the  bread  is  changed  into  the 
substance  of  the  Body,  and  the  whole  substance  of  the  wine  into 
the  substance  of  the  Blood,  of  our  Blessed  Lord.  And  as  Jesus 
Christ  is  now  immortal,  and  cannot  be  divided.  He  is  truh"  pres- 
ent, whole  and  entire,  both  God  and  Man,  under  the  appearajice 
of  bread  and  under  the  appearance  of  wine. 
302 


Instructions  for  Holy  Communion.       303 

The  method  by  which  our  Salvation  is  graciously  accomplished 
is  by  our  personal  union  with  our  Incarnate  lyord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.  He  came  to  be  the  new  Head  of  the  human  race, 
the  second  Adam.  He  is  the  Vine  of  which  we  are  the  branches, 
the  Head  of  the  Bod3'  of  which  we  are  the  members.  We  who  have 
been  baptized  have  been  incorporated  into  Christ.  A  new  life  has 
been  imparted  to  us.  But  the  spiritual,  supernatural  life  which 
He  imparts  needs,  like  our  natural,  phy.sical  life,  to  be  fed  and 
nourished;  otherwise  it  will  languish  and  be  in  dangerof  peri.sh- 
ing  And  our  I,ord  Jesus  Christ  has  revealed  to  us  that  as  He 
is  the  Source  of  this  our  true  life,  so  He  is  Himself  its  Food  and 
Sustenance.  He  tells  us  that  we  must  definitely  and  personally 
appropriate  Him.  He  that  eateth  Me,  He  saj-s,  the  same  also  shall 
live  by  Me  (John  vi.  58). 

He  explains  that  we  must  be  partakers  of  His  Sacred  Huma- 
nitj^,  of  His  Flesh,  and  of  His  glorious  Life,  once  laid  down  for 
our  sins,  but  now  risen,  and  ascended,  and  ever  presented  as  an 
atoning  and  acceptable  Sacrifice — the  Blood  of  the  New  Testament. 
Unless  ye  eat,  He  says,  the  Flesh  of  the  Son  of  Man,  and  di-ink  His 
Blood,  ye  shall  not  have  life  in  you.  He  who  eateth  My  Flesh  and 
drinketh  My  Blood  hath  everlasting  life  ;  and  I  luill  raise  hiyn  up  on 
the  last  day  (John  vi.  54,  55). 

The  means  whereby  this  most  motnentous  feeding  upon  Christ 
is  accomplished  is  the  sSacrament  of  the  H0I3'  Fucharist.  This  is 
the  means  appointed  bj^  our  Blessed  Lord  Himself,  and  it  is  clear, 
therefore,  that  this  Holy  Sacrament  must  on  no  account  be  neg- 
lected where  it  may  be  had.  If  we  wilfully  or  carelessly  refuse 
the  means,  we  cannot  expect  to  receive  the  grace. 

Let  a  7nan  prove  himself  says  St.  Paul  (i  Cor.  xi.  28),  and  so  let 
him  eat  of  that  Bread,  and  drink  of  the  Cup.  This  proving  one's 
self  is  the  first  and  most  necessarj-  preparation  for  the  Holy  Com- 
munion, and  consists  in  looking- diligently  into  the  state  of  one's 
soul,  in  order  to  di.scover  what  unworth}^  dispositions  or  sins 
may  lie  there  concealed,  and  to  appl3^  a  proper  remedj'  to  them 
by  sincere  repentance  and  Confession  ;  lest  otherwise,  approach- 
ing the  Holy  of  Holies  with  a  soul  defiled  with  the  guilt  of  mor- 
tal sin,  we  become  guilty  of  the  Body  and  of  the  Blood  of  Chrif^t, 
and  receive  judgtnen t  to  oiirseh^es,  not  discerning  the  Bodv  of  the 
Lord  (i  Cor.  xi.  27,  29).  For  this  reason  we  go  to  confession  before 
Communion,  in  order  to  clear  our  souls  from  the  defilement  of 
sin. 

The  person  who  is  to  receive  the  Blessed  Sacrament  must  be 


304       Instructions  for  Hoi,y  Communion. 

also  fasting  from  the  previous  midnight,  by  the  command  of  the 
Church  and  by  a  most  ancient  and  Apostolical  tradition  ordain- 
ing that,  in  reference  to  so  great  a  Sacrament,  nothing  should 
enter  into  the  body  of  a  Christian  before  the  Body  of  Christ.  The 
case  of  danger  of  approaching  death  is  excepted,  when  the  Blessed 
Sacrament  is  received  bj-  way  of  Viaticum. 

Besides  this  preparation  of  Confession  and  Fasting,  the  person 
who  proposes  to  go  to  Communion  must  endeavor  to  attain  the 
best  possible  devotion,  in  order  to  dispose  his  .soul  for  more  suit- 
ably receiving  so  great  a  Guest.   To  this  end  he  is  recommended  : 

1.  To  think  well  on  the  great  work  he  has  in  hand  ;  to  consider 
attentiveU'  Who  it  is  whom  he  is  going  to  receive,  and  how  far  he 
is  from  deserving  such  a  favor  ;  and  to  implore,  with  fer\-or  and 
humility-,  God's  grace  and  mercy.  .\nd  this  should  be  the  subject 
of  his  meditations  and  prayers  for  .some  time  beforehand,  and 
more  particularU-  the  night  before  his  Communion  and  the 
morning  he  receives. 

2.  To  propose  to  himself  a  Pure  Intention,  viz.,  the  honor  of 
God  and  the  sanctification  of  his  own  soul ;  and  in  particular 
that  by  worthily  receiving  Christ  in  tliis  heavenly  Sacrament  he 
may  come  to  a  happy  union  with  Him,  according  to  His  words 
in  the  Gospel  of  St.  John,  He  who  eateth  My  Flesh,  and  drinketh 
My  Blood,  abidclh  in  Me,  and  I  in  him. 

3.  To  meditate  on  the  Sufferings  and  Death  of  his  Redeemer ; 
this  Sacrament  being  instituted  to  this  end,  that  we  should  show 
the  death  of  the  Lord  until  He  come  (i  Cor.  xi.  26*. 

4.  To  prepare  himself  by  acts  of  virtue,  more  especiallj- of  Faith, 
Hope.  Love,  and  Humility  ;  that  so  he  may  approach  to  his  I^ord 
with  a  firm  belief  of  His  Real  Presence  in  this  Sacrament,  and  of 
that  great  Sacrifice  which  He  heretofore  oflfered  upon  the  Cro.ss  for 
our  Redemption,  of  which  He  here  makes  us  partakers;  with  an 
ardent  affection  of  love  to  Him  who  has  loved  us  .so  much,  and 
who,  out  of  pure  love,  gives  Him.self  to  us  ;  and  with  a  great  sen- 
timent of  his  own  unworthiness  and  sins,  joined  with  a  firm  con- 
fidence in  the  mercies  of  his  Redeemer. 

Here  follow  the  forms  of  Preparation  for,  and  Thanksgiving 
after,  the  Holj-  Communion,  which  are  set  forth  in  the  Roman 
Missal.  They  should  be  used  as  aids  to  the  exerci.se  of  our 
thoughts  and  the  kindling  of  our  affections,  and  not  as  substitutes 
for  our  own  efforts.  They  point  out  the  proper  line  of  thought 
and  subjects  for  reflection,  and,  if  used  carefully  and  meditatively, 
will  be  found  of  great  assistance.     But  no  forms,  however  perfect 


Devotions  for  noi.Y  Communion.         305 

in  themselves,  would  be  good  for  us  without  much  care  and  effort 
on  our  own  parts.  These  forms  are  enlarged  and  extended  some- 
what, as  a  variety  is  useful  for  diflferent  minds,  and  also  for  the 
same  mind  at  different  times. 


DEVOTIONS  FOR  HOLY  COMMUKIOH. 

Preparation. 

Antiphon.     Remember  not,  O  Lord,  our  offences. 

Psalm  83. 

*Tp^OW  lovely  are  Thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts; 
'-*- 1>  my  soul  longeth  and  fainteth  for  the  courts  of 
the  Lord. 

My  heart  and  my  flesh  have  rejoiced  in  the  living 
God. 

For  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  a  house  :  and  the 
turtle  a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her  young  : 

Even  Thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts  :  my  king  and 
my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  Thy  house,  O  Lord  : 
they  shall  praise  Thee  for  ever  and  ever. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  help  is  in  Thee  :  in  his  heart 
he  hath  disposed  to  ascend  by  steps,  in  the  vale  of  tears, 
in  the  place  which  he  hath  set. 

For  the  lawgiver  shall  give  a  blessing  :  they  shall  go 
from  strength  to  strength  :  the  God  of  gods  shall  be 
seen  in  Sion. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer  :  give  ear,  O 
God  of  Jacob. 


3o6         Devotions  for  Holy  Communion. 


Behold,  O  God,  our  protector  :  and  look  upon  the 

face  of  Thy  Christ. 

For  oue  day  iu  Thy  courts  :  is  better  than  a  thou- 
sand. '-V 
/■^  had  rather  be  despised  in   the  liouse  of  my  God,  j 

'-.than  to  dwell  iu  the  tents  of  sinuers.  ^ 

^'or  God  loveth  mercy  and  truth  :  the  Lord""^!!  give 
grace  and  glory. 

He  w-ill  not  \^'ithhold  good  things  from  them  that 
walk  iu  innocence  :  O  Lord  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man 
that  liopeth  in  Thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

I^alni  84. 

^JvHOUJiasU^kssedjrhyl^  :  Thou  hast 

^-"^    turned  away  The  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  Thy  people  :  Thou 
hast  covered  all  their  sins. 

Thou  hast  softened  all  Thine  anger  :  Thou  hast 
turned  away  from  the  wrath  of  Thine  indignation. 

Convert  us,  O  God  our  Saviour  :  and  turn  away 
Thine  anger  from  us. 

Wilt  Thou  be  angry  with  us  for  ever  :  or  wilt  Thou 
stretch  out  Thy  wrath  from  generation  to  generation  ? 

Thou  shalt  turn  again,  O  God,  and  quicken  us  :  and 
Thy  people  shall  rejoice  in  Thee. 

vShow  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord  :  and  grant  us  Thy  sal- 
vation. 

I  will  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  shall  say  within 
me  :  for  He  will  speak  peace  unto  His  people  : 

And  unto  His  saints  :  and  unto  them  that  are  con- 
verted in  heart. 


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Surely  His  salvation  is  nigh  unto  them  that  fear 
Him  :  that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  laud. 

^ercy  and  truth  have  met  together  :  justice  and 
peSce  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  is  sprung  out  of  the  earth  :  and  justice  hath 
looked  down  from  heaven. ; 

For  the  Lord  shall  give  goodness  :  and  our  earth 
shall  yield  her  fruit. 

Justice  shall  walk  before  Him  :  and  shall  set  His 
steps  in  the  way. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Psalm  Sj. 

TnCLINB  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  and  hear  me  :  for  I 
*"^    am  needy  and  poor. 

Preserve  my  soul,  for  I  am  holy  :  O  my  God,  save 
Thy  servant,  that  trusteth  in  Thee. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord  :  for  unto  Thee  have  I 
cried  all  the  day.  Give  joy  to  the  soul  of  Thy  servant, 
for  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  lifted  up  my  soul. 

For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  sweet  and  mild  ;  and  plente- 
ous in  mercy  unto  all  that  call  upon  Thee. 

Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer  :  and  attend  to  the 
voice  of  my  petition. 

I  have  called  upon  Thee  in  the  day  of  my  trouble  : 
for  Thou  hast  heard  me. 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  Thee,  O 
Lord  :  and  there  is  none  that  can  do  works  like  unto 
Thy  works. 

All  the  nations  whom  Thou  hast  made  shall  come 
and  worship  before  Thee,  O  Lord :  and  shall  glorify 
Thy  name. 


3o8         Devotions  for  Holy  Communion. 


For  Thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things  : 
Tliou_art_GfidLalone.  — >v 

/Ceact  nie,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  way,  and  I  will  walk  in  j 
nrhy  truth  ,  let  uiy  heart  rejoice  that  it  may  fear  Th^' 
vname.  — -^^-r.^— ^ 

I  will  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  ni}-  God,  with  my  whole 
heart  :  and  I  will  glorify  Thy  name  for  ever. 

For  great  is  Thy  mercy  toward  me  :  and  Thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  out  of  the  lower  hell. 

O  God,  the  wicked  are  risen  up  against  me  ;  and  the 
assembly  of  the  mighty  have  sought  after  my  soul  :  and 
they  have  not  set  Thee  before  their  eyes. 

And  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion,  and 
merciful  :  long-suffering,  and  of  much  mercy,  and  true. 

0  look  upon  me,  and  have  mercy  on  me  :  give  Thy 
strength  unto  Thy  servant,  and  save  the  son  of  Thine 
handmaid. 

Show  me  a  token  for  good  :  that  they  who  hate  me 
may  see,  and  be  confounded  :  because  Thou,  O  Lord, 
hast  helped  me,  and  hast  comforted  me. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Psal>n  //;. 

"iT  BELIEVED,  and  therefore  did  I  speak  :  but  I  was 
'"^     humbled  exceedingly. 

1  said  in  mine  excess  :  All  men  are  liars. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord  :  for  all  the  things 
that  He  hath  rendered  unto  me? 

I  will  take  the  chalice  of  salvation  ;  and  call  upon 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 

I  will  pa}-  my  vows  unto  the  Lord,  in  the  presence  of 
all  His  people  :  precious  iu  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is 
the  death  of  His  saints. 


Devotions  for  Hoi,y  Communion.         309 

0  Lord,  I  am  Thy  servant  :  I  am  Thy  servant,  and 
the  son  of  Thine  handmaid. 

Thou  hast  broken  my  bonds  in  sunder :  I  will  offer 
unto  Thee  the  sacrifice  of  praise,  and  will  call  upon 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 

1  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  in  the  sight  of  all 
His  people  :  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in 
the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Psa/w  r2g. 

/^UT  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  : 
^"^^     Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

O  let  Thine  ears  consider  well  :  the  voice  of  my  sup- 
plication. 

If  Thou,  O  Lord,  wilt  mark  iniquities  :  Lord,  who 
shall  abide  it  ? 

For  with  Thee  there  is  merciful  forgiveness  :  and 
because  of  Thy  law  I  have  waited  for  Thee,  O  Lord. 

My  soul  hath  waited  on  His  word  :  my  soul  hath 
hoped  in  the  Lord. 

From' the  morning  watch  even  until  night :  let  Israel 
hope  in  the  Lord. 

For  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy  :  and  with  him  is 
plenteous  redemption. 

And  He  shall  redeem  Israel  :  from  all  his  iniquities. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Ajtt.  Remember  not,  O  Lord,  our  offences,  nor  those 
of  our  parents  ;  neither  take  Thou  revenge  of  our  sins  : 
Spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  Thy  people  whom  Thou 


3IO         Devotions  for  Holy  Communion. 

hast  redeemed  with  Thy  most  Precious  Blood,  and  be 
not  angry  with  us  for  ever. 

Lord  have  mercy. 
Christ  have  mere}'. 
Lord  have  merc3\ 
Our  Father  {inaudibly). 

F.  Aud  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 

V.  I  said  :  O  Lord,  be  Thou  merciful  unto  me. 

R.  Heal  my  soul,  for  I  have  sinned  against  Thee. 

V.  Return,  O  Lord,  for  a  little  space. 

R.  And  be  entreated  in  favor  of  Thy  servants. 

V.  Let  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us. 

R.  As  we  have  hoped  in  Thee. 

V.  Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  justice. 

R.  And  let  Thy  saints  rejoice. 

V.  From  my  secret  sins  cleanse  me,  O  Lord. 

R.  And  from  those  of  others  spare  Thy  servant. 

l\  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

I.c!  Its  f>ray. 

/^  MERCIFUL  Lord,  incline  Thine  ears  to  our 
^^  prayers,  and  enlighten  our  hearts  by  the  grace 
of  Thy  Holy  Spirit :  that  we  may  worthily  receive  Thy 
holy  Mysteries,  and  love  Thee  with  an  everlasting 
love. 

f~\  GOD,  unto  whom  ever}-  heart  is  open,  every  de- 
^^  sire  known,  and  from  whom  no  secret  is  hid  : 
cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration 


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De:votions  for  H01.Y  Communion.         311 

of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love  Thee 
and  worthily  praise  Thee. 

*TpN'FIvAMB,  O  Lord,  our  reius  and  our  hearts  with 
«-*^  the  fire  of  the  Holy  Ghost  :  that  we  may  serve 
Thee  with  a  chaste  body,  and  please  Thee  with  a  pure 
mind. 

/^A  j"B  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  Comforter  who       A 
vxA,     proceedeth    from   Thee  may  illuminate   our      / 
minds,  and  lead  us,  as  Thy  Sou  hath  promised,  intg^ 
^  all  truth. 

|TrvAY  the  power  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  O  Lord,  be 
r^*-^  present  with  us  to  cleanse  us  from  all  evil  and 
defend  us  from  all  adversities. 

r^  GOD,  who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful 
^^     by  the  light  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  :  grant  us  by 

the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right  judgment  in  all  things, 

and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  His  holy  comfort. 

VSIT,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  cleanse  our 
consciences,  that  Thy  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  when  He  cometh,  may  find  in  us  a  mansion 
prepared  for  Himself 

To  BK  SAID  Daily. 

*V  ['J .MIGHTY.  Everlasting  God,  lo,  I  draw  near 
fJ^^  to  the  Sacrament  of  Thine  Only-begotten  Son, 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  As  sick,  I  approach  to  the 
Physician  of  Ivife  ;  unclean,  to  the  Fountain  of  Mercy  ; 
blind,  to  the  Light  "bTeteVhal  Bnglitness  ;  poor  and 


312        Devotions  for  Hoi.y  Communion. 

needy,  to  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth.  I  implore 
Thee,  therefore,  out  of  the  abundance  of  Thy  boundless 
mercy,  that  Thou  vvouldst  vouchsafe  to  heal  my  sick- 
ness, to  wash  my  defilements,  to  enlighten  my  blind- 
ness, to  enrich  my  poverty,  and  to  clothe  my  naked- 
ness ;  that  I  may  receive  the  Bread  of  Angels,  the  King 
of  kings,  the  Lord  of  lords,  with  such  reverence  and 
humilit}',  such  contrition  and  devotion,  such  purity 
and  faith,  such  purpose  and  intention,  as  is  expedient 
for  the  health  of  my  soul.  Grant,  I  beseech  Thee, 
that  I  ma}-  receive  not  only  the  Sacrament  of  the  Body 
and  Blood  of  the  Lord,  but  also  the  whole  grace  and 
virtue  of  that  Sacrament.  O  most  merciful  God,  grant 
me  so  to  receive  the  Body  of  Thine  Only-begotten  Son, 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  He  took  of  the  Virgin 
Mary,  that  I  may  be  found  worthy  to  be  incorporated 
into  His  mystical  Body,  and  accounted  among  His 
members.  And,  O  most  lo\-ing  Father,  grant  that 
whom  now  I  purpose  to  receive  under  a  veil  I  may  at 
last  behold  with  unveiled  face,  even  Thy  beloved  Son. 
Who  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  ever  liveth  and 
reigueth,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

SrNivw. 

O  GREAT  High-Priest,  the  true  Pontiff,  Jesus 
Christ,  who  didst  offer  Thyself  to  God  the  Father 
a  pure  and  spotless  Victim  upon  the  Altar  of  the  Cross 
for  us  miserable  sinners,  and  didst  give  us  Thy  Flesh  to 
eat  and  Thy  Blood  to  drink,  and  didst  ordain  this  Mys- 
tery in  the  power  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  saying,  Do  this  for 
the  commemoratioji  of  Me  :  I  pray  Thee,  by  the  same 
Thy  lilood,  the  great  price  of  our  salvation  ;  I  pray 


Devotions  for  Holy  Communion.         313 

Thee,  by  that  wonderful  and  unspeakable  love  where- 
with Thou  deign  edst  so  to  love  us,  miserable  and  un- 
worth}^  as  to  wash  us  from  our  sins  in  Thine  own  Blood  : 
teach  me,  Thine  unworthy  ser\'ant,  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
to  approach  so  great  a  Mystery  with  that  reverence  and 
honor,  that  devotion  and  fear,  which  is  due  and  fitting. 
Make  me,  through  Thy  grace,  always  so  to  believe  and 
understand,  to  conceive  and  firmly  to  hold,  to  think 
and  to  speak,  of  that  exceeding  Mystery,  as  shall  please 
Thee  and  be  good  for  my  soul. 

Let  Thy  good  Spirit  enter  my  heart,  and  there  be 
heard  without  utterance,  and  without  the  sound  of 
words  speak  all  truth.  For  Thy  Mysteries  are  exceed- 
ing deep,  and  covered  with  a  sacred  veil.  For  Thy  great 
mercy's  sake,  grant  me  to  approach  Thy  holy  Mysteries 
with  a  clean  heart  and  a  pure  mind.  Free  my  heart 
from  all  defiling  and  unholy,  from  all  vain  and  hurtful 
thoughts.  Fence  me  round  about  with  the  holy  and 
faithful  guard  and  mighty  protection  of  Thy  blessed 
Angels,  that  the  enemies  of  all  good  may  go  away 
ashamed.  By  the  virtue  of  this  mighty  Mystery,  and 
by  the  hand  of  Thy  holy  Angel,  drive  away  from  me 
and  from  all  Thy  servants  the  hard  spirit  of  pride  and 
vain-glory,  of  envy  and  blasphemy,  of  impurity  and 
uncleanness,  of  doubting  and  mistrust.  Let  them  be 
confounded  that  persecute  us.  Let  them  perish  who 
are  bent  upon  our  ruin. 

:\ii>Ni).\v. 

KING  of  virgins  and  Lover  of  chastity  and  inno- 
cence, extinguish  in  my  frame,  by  the  dew  of 
Thy  heavenly  blessing,  the  fuel  of  evil  concupiscence, 
that  so  an  equal  purity  of  soul  and  body  may  abide  in 


314         Devotions  for  Holy  Communion. 

me.  INIortify  in  my  members  the  lusts  of  the  flesh  and 
all  haniiful  emotions,  and  give  me  true  and  persever- 
ing chastity  with  Thine  other  gifts  which  please  Thee 
in  truth,  so  that  I  may  with  chaste  body  and  pure 
heart  offer  unto  Thee  the  sacrifice  of  praise.  For  with 
what  contrition  of  heart  and  fountain  of  tears,  with 
what  reverence  and  awe,  with  what  chastity  of  body  and 
purity  of  soul,  should  that  divine  and  heavenly  Sacri- 
fice be  celebrated,  wherein  Thy  flesh  is  indeed  eaten, 
where  Tin-  Blood  is  indeed  drunk,  wherein  things  low- 
est and  highest,  earthly  and  divine,  are  united,  where 
the  holy  Angels  are  present,  and  where  Thou  art  in  a 
man-ellous  and  unspeakable  manner  both  Sacrifice  and 
Priest ! 

TnisDAV. 

'y/j  l'  HO  can  worthily  be  present  at  this  Sacrifice  un- 
^'■'^^  less  Thou,  O  God,  makest  him  worthy?  I 
know,  O  Lord,  yea,  truly  do  I  know,  and  this  do  con- 
fess to  Thy  loving-kindness,  that  I  am  unworthy  to 
approach  so  great  a  Mystery,  by  reason  of  my  num- 
berless sins  and  negligences  ;  but  I  know,  and  truly 
with  my  own  heart  do  I  believe,  and  with  my  mouth 
confess,  that  Thou  canst  make  me  worthy,  who  aloue 
canst  make  that  clean  which  proceedeth  from  that 
which  is  unclean,  and  sinners  to  be  just  and  holy.  By 
this  Thine  Almighty  power  I  beseech  Thee,  O  my  God, 
to  grant  that  I,  a  sinner,  may  assist  at  this  Sacrifice 
with  fear  and  trembling,  with  purity  of  heart  and  plen- 
teous tears,  with  spiritual  gladness  and  heavenly  joy. 
May  my  mind  feel  the  sweetness  of  Thy  most  l)lessed 
Presence,  and  the  love  of  Thy  holy  Angels,  keeping 
watch  around  me. 


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w'hdnesdav. 

iqpv  INDFUL  theu,  O  Lord,  of  Thy  worshipful  Pas- 
V*-^  sion,  I  approach  Thine  Altar,  sinuer  though 
I  am,  to  join  in  offering  unto  Thee  that  Sacrifice 
which  Thou  hast  instituted  and  commanded  to  be 
offered  in  remembrance  of  Thee  for  our  well-being. 
Receive  it,  I  beseech  Thee,  O  God  most  High,  for 
Thy  holy  Church,  and  for  the  people  whom  Thou 
hast  purchased  ^4th  Thine  own  Blood.  Let  not, 
through  my  unworthiness,  the  price  of  their  salvation 
be  wasted,  whose  saving  Victim  and  Redemption  Thou 
didst  Thyself  vouchsafe  to  be.  Also  behold  in  pity,  O 
Lord,  the  sorrows  of  Thy  people,  which  I  bring  before 
Thee  ;  the  perils  of  Thy  servants  ;  the  sorrowful  sighing 
of  prisoners  ;  the  miseries  of  widows  and  orphans,  and 
all  that  are  desolate  and  bereaved ;  the  necessities  of 
strangers  and  travellers  ;  the  helplessness  and  sadness 
of  the  weak  and  sickly  ;  the  depressions  of  the  languish- 
ing ;  the  weakness  of  the  aged  and  of  children  ;  the 
trials  and  aspirations  of  young  men  ;  and  the  vows  of 
virgins. 

Thursday. 

^1  T  OR  Thou  hast  mercy  upon  all,  O  Lord,  and  hatest 
r^—\  nothing  that  Thou  hast  made.  Remember  how 
frail  our  nature  is,  and  that  Thou  art  our  Father  and 
our  God.  Be  not  angry  with  us  for  ever,  and  shut  not 
up  Thy  tender  mercies  in  displeasure.  For  it  is  not 
for  our  just  works  that  we  present  our  prayers  before 
Thy  face,  but  for  the  multitude  of  Th}-  tender  mercies. 
Take  away  from  us,  O  Lord,  our  iniquities,  and  merci- 
fully kindle  in  us  the  fire  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit.     Take 


3i6         Devotions  for  Hoi.y  Communion. 

away  from  us  the  heart  of  stone,  and  give  us  a  heart 
of  flesh,  a  heart  to  love  and  adore  Thee,  a  heart  to 
delight  ill,  to  follow,  and  to  enjoy  Thee.  And  we  en- 
treat Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  that  Thou  wouldst  look 
down  graciously  upon  Thy  family,  as  it  pays  its  vows  to 
Thy  most  holy  name  ;  and  that  the  desire  of  none  may 
be  in  vain,  and  the  petitions  of  none  unfulfilled,  do 
Thou  inspire  our  prayers,  that  they  may  be  such  as 
Thou  delightest  to  hear  and  answer. 

\  T•KIT1,\^. 

V/|  i"  E  pray  Thee  also,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  for  the 
^^^^^  souls  of  the  faithful  departed  :  that  this  great 
Sacrament  of  Thy  love  ma}-  be  to  them  health  and 
salvation,  joy  and  refreshment.  O  Lord,  my  God, 
grant  them  this  day  a  great  and  abundant  feast  of 
Thee,  the  living  Bread,  who  camest  down  from  heaven 
and  givest  life  unto  the  world  ;  even  of  Thy  holy  and 
blessed  Flesh,  the  Lamb  without  spot,  who  takest  away 
the  sins  of  the  world  ;  that  Flesh,  which  was  taken  of 
the  Blessed  Virgin  INIary,  and  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost ;  and  of  that  Fountain  of  mercy  which,  by  the 
soldier's  lance,  flowed  from  Thy  most  sacred  Side  ; 
that  the}'  be  thereby  fed  and  satisfied,  refreshed  and 
comforted,  and  may  rejoice  in  Thy  praise  and  in  Thy 
glory.  I  pray  Thy  loving  mercy,  O  Lord,  that  on  the 
bread  and  wine  to  be  oflered  unto  Thee  may  descend 
the  fulness  of  Thy  blessing  and  the  sanctification  of 
Thy  Divinity.  'May  there  descend  also  the  in\nsible 
and  incomprehensible  INIajesty  of  Thy  Holy  vSpirit,  as 
it  descended  of  old  on  the  sacrifices  of  the  Fathers, 
which  shall  make  these  oblations  Thy  Body  and 
Blood  ;  and  may  this  offering  be  acceptable  unto  Thee, 


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through  Him  who  offered  Himself  a  sacrifice  to  Thee, 
O  Father,  even  Jesus  Christ,  Thine  only  Son  our  Lord. 

Saturday. 

I  ENTREAT  Thee  also,  O  Lord,  by  this  most  holy 
mystery  of  Thy  Bod}-  and  Blood,  wherewith  we 
are  daily  fed,  and  cleansed,  and  sanctified  in  Thy 
Church,  and  are  made  partakers  of  the  one  Supreme 
Divinit}^,  grant  unto  me  Thy  holy  virtues,  that  filled 
therewith  I  may  draw  near  with  a  good  conscience 
unto  Thy  holy  Altar,  so  that  these  heavenly  mysteries 
may  be  made  unto  me  salvation  and  life  ;  for  Thou 
hast  said  ^ith  Thy  holy  and  blessed  mouth :  The 
Bread  which  I  will  give  is  3Iy  Flesh,  for  the  life  of 
the  world.  I  avi  the  Living  Bread  which  came  down 
front  heaveii.  If  any  man  eat  of  this  Bread,  he 
shall  live  for  ever.  O  most  sweet  Bread,  heal  the 
palate  of  my  heart,  that  I  may  taste  the  sweetness  of 
Thy  love.  Heal  it  of  all  infirmities,  that  I  may  find 
sweetness  in  nothing  out  of  Thee.  O  most  pure  Bread, 
having  all  delight  and  all  savor,  which  ever  refresh- 
est  us,  and  never  failest,  let  my  heart  feed  on  Thee, 
and  may  my  inmost  soul  be  filled  with  the  sweet- 
ness of  Thy  savor.  The  Angels  feed  on  Thee  fully  ; 
let  pilgrim  man  feed  on  Thee  after  his  measure,  so 
that,  refreshed  by  this  nourishment,  he  may  not  faint 
by  the  way.  Holy  Bread  !  Living  Bread !  Pure 
Bread !  who  didst  come  down  from  heaven,  and  who 
givest  life  to  the  world,  enter  into  my  heart  and 
cleanse  me  from  all  impurity  of  flesh  and  spirit. 
Come  into  my  soul ;  heal  and  cleanse  me  wdthin  and 
without ;  be  the  protection  and  continual  health  of 
my  soul  and  body.     Drive  far  from  me  all  foes  that 


3i8         Devotions  for  Holy  Commi-nion. 

lie  ill  wait ;  let  them  flee  afar  off  at  the  presence  of 
Thy  power  ;  that,  fortified  by  Thee  without  and  within, 
I  may  by  a  straight  way  arrive  at  Thy  kingdom,  where, 
not  as  now  in  mysteries,  but  face  to  face,  we  shall 
behold  Thee  ;  when  Thou  shalt  have  delivered  up 
the  kingdom  to  God  Thy  Father,  and  shalt  be  God 
All  in  all.  Then  shalt  Thou  satisfy  me  \nth  Thyself  by 
a  wondrous  fulness,  so  that  I  shall  never  hunger  nor 
thirst  any  more  for  ever.  Who  with  the  same  God 
the  Father,  aud  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  livest  and  reigu- 
est  world  without  end.     Amefi. 

D.\ii.v. 

O  GRACIOUS  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I,  a  sinner,  no- 
thing presuming  on  my  own  deserts,  but  trusting 
in  Thy  mercy  and  goodness,  with  fear  and  trembling 
approach  to  the  Table  of  Thy  most  sweet  Feast.  For 
my  heart  and  bod}-  are  stained  with  many  sins  ;  my 
thoughts  and  lips  not  diligently  guarded.  Wherefore, 
O  gracious  God,  O  awful  ^Majesty,  in  my  extremity  I 
turn  to  Thee,  the  Fount  of  ^lercy  ;  to  Thee  I  hasten  to 
be  healed,  and  take  refuge  under  Thy  protection  ;  and 
Thee,  before  whom  as  my  Judge  I  cannot  stand,  I  long 
for  as  my  Saviour.  To  Thee,  O  Lord,  I  show  my 
wounds,  to  Thee  I  la\-  bare  my  shame.  I  know  my 
sins  are  many  and  great,  for  which  I  am  afraid.  My 
trust  is  in  Thy  mercies,  of  which  there  is  no  end.  Look 
therefore  upon  me  with  the  eyes  of  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord 
Jesus  ClirisL,  God  and  Man,  crucified  for  man  ;  hearken 
unto  me,  wliose  trust  is  in  Thee  ;  have  mercy  upon  me, 
who  am  full  of  sin  and  misery,  O  Thou  fount  of  mercy, 
that  wilt  never  cease  to  flow.  Hail,  saving  Victim, 
offered  for  me  and  all  mankind  on  the  Cross  of  suffer- 


Devotions  for  Hoi.y  Communion.         319 

ing  and  shame.  Hail,  noble  and  precious  Blood,  flow- 
ing from  the  wounds  of  my  crucified  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  and  washing  away  the  sins  of  the  whole 
world.  Be  mindful,  O  Lord,  of  Thy  creature,  whom 
Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thine  own  Blood.  I  repent 
that  I  have  sinned  ;  I  desire  to  amend  what  I  have 
done.  Take  therefore  away  from  me,  O  most  merciful 
Father,  all  my  iniquities  and  sins  :  that,  being  cleansed 
both  in  body  and  soul,  I  may  worthily  taste  the  Holy 
of  Holies  ;  and  grant  that  this  holy  feeding  on  Thy 
Body  and  Blood,  of  which,  unworthy  as  I  am,  I  pur- 
pose to  partake,  may  be  for  the  remission  of  my  sins, 
and  the  perfect  cleansing  of  all  my  offences,  for  the 
driving  away  of  all  evil  thoughts  and  the  renewal  of 
all  holy  desires,  for  the  healthful  bringing  forth  of 
fruit  well-pleasing  unto  Thee,  and  the  most  sure  pro- 
tection of  my  soul  and  body  against  the  wiles  of  all 
my  enemies.     Ame7i. 

.Ic/  of  Contrifion. 

I  DESIRE,  O  my  Sa\dour,  to  humbly  offer  Thee  the 
sacrifice  of  a  troubled  spirit  and  a  contrite  heart. 
I  grieve  from  my  inmost  heart  that  I  have  ever  offend- 
ed Thee  by  my  sins,  Thee  my  God  and  my  chief  good, 
Thee  who  art  so  gracious  to  me,  and  so  oft  refreshest 
me  in  Thy  Blessed  Sacrament.  I  grieve  especially  for 
the  sins  of  ...  .  which  Thou  kuowest.  Thou  Searcher 
of  our  hearts,  and  which  I,  a  miserable  sinner,  do  con- 
fess in  the  bitterness  of  my  soul.  Would  that  I  had 
never  offended  Thee  !  Yet  a  contrite  and  humble  heart, 
O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise  ;  Thou  who  for  love  of 
us  didst  give  to  us  Thine  Only-Begotten  Son,  to  wash 
us  from  our  sins  in  His  own  Blood. 


320         Devotions  for  Holy  Communion. 
.  Resolution  of  Amend  men  f. 

I  DESIRE,  O  Lord,  earnestly  longing  for  the  help 
of  Thy  grace,  to  renew  all  my  Baptismal  Vows  to 
Thee,  to  renounce  all  that  displeaseth  Thee,  and  to 
walk  more  perfectly  in  newness  of  life.  I  renounce 
the  devil  and  all  his  works  and  pomps,  the  glor\-  of  the 
world  with  all  its  covetous  desires,  all  sinful  excesses 
in  things  lawful,  and  whatever  may  lead  my  heart  from 
Thee  or  hinder  my  duty  towards  Thee  ;  also,  I  re- 
nounce all  the  sinful  lusts  of  the  flesh,  with  everything 
in  thought,  word,  or  deed,  which  displeaseth  Thee,  es- 
pecially .  .  .  ,  from  all  which  let  it  be  Thy  good  plea- 
sure to  deliver  me,  and  to  turn  the  whole  stream  of  my 
affections  to  the  love  of  Thee,  that  Thy  will  and  Thy 
love  may  be  the  sole  rule  and  guide  of  my  life,  and  I 
may  love  whatever  Thou  lovest,  and  hate  whatever 
Thou  hatest. 

.  /<-/  or  Foi/h. 

^~\  F  a  truth  I  firmly  believe,  O  Good  Jesus,  and  "VN-ith 
^-^  lively  faith  confess,  that  Thou  Thyself,  equal  to 
God  the  Father  in  glory  and  in  power,  true  God  and 
Man,  art  verily  and  indeed  present  in  this  Sacrament. 
For  Thou,  the  very  Truth  itself,  hast  said,  'J his  is  J/y 
Body,  This  is  My  Blood.  I  believe  whatever  the  Sou 
of  God  hath  said.  Nothing  can  be  truer  than  this  word 
of  Him  who  is  the  Truth.  I  do  believe.  Lord ;  help 
mine  unl)elief,  increase  my  faith. 

.  iet  of  Hope. 

/^  CHRIST  Jesus,  I  am  sinful  dust  and  ashes,  but 
^^  Thou  callest  to  Thee  all  who  labor  and  are  bur- 
dened, that  Thou  mavest  refresh  them.     Art  not  Thou 


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my  Refuge  ?  To  whom  else  shall  I  go  ?  Thou  hast 
the  words  of  eternal  life,  Thou  aloue  caust  comfort  me 
in  every  trouble.  Lord,  I  am  weak  aud  sick,  but  Thou 
art  my  salvation.  Those  who  are  well  need  not  a  phy- 
sician, but  those  who  are  sick.  Therefore  I  come  to  Thee, 
my  Physician  aud  my  Refuge,  hoping  that  this  Com- 
munion may  be  to  me  the  increase  of  Faith,  Hope,  aud 
Charity  ;  a  firm  defence  against  the  snares  of  my  ene- 
mies ;  a  help  to  the  removal  of  the  fault  and  defect  of 
.  .  .  ,  and  to  the  bringing  forth  of  works  well-pleasing 
unto  Thee,  especially  .  .  .  ,  and  a  pledge  of  future 
glory.  This  is  the  hope  and  desire  which  I  cherish  in 
my  heart,  for  Thou  art  compassionate  and  of  tender 
mercy,  and  in  all  Thy  promises  most  faithful. 

.4r/  of  Love. 

/^  MOST  Sweet  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ,  how  great 
^-^  was  Thy  love,  which  drew  Thee  from  the  bosom 
of  the  Father  to  this  vale  of  tears,  to  take  our  flesh 
aud  endure  infinite  miseries  and  wrongs,  yea,  even  the 
death  of  the  Cross,  aud  that  only  for  us  miserable  sin- 
ners and  for  our  salvation.  O  how  great  was  Thy 
love  !  Thou  mightest  have  condemned  us,  and  Thou 
didst  rather  choose  to  save  us  :  we  were  guilty,  and 
Thou,  the  sinless  One,  didst  endure  our  punishment  to 
set  us  free.  Out  of  love  it  was  that  Thou  earnest  down 
to  take  our  flesh  ;  and  when  about  to  depart  from  this 
world  to  the  Father,  Thou  didst  leave  to  us  this  Sac- 
rament as  a  pledge  of  Thy  love,  that  after  a  new  aud 
wondrous  manner  Thou  mightest  abide  with  us  for  ever  ; 
Thou  whose  delights  are  to  be  with  the  children  of 
men.  O  Lord,  how  worthy  art  Thou  of  love,  who  dost 
so  much  for  love  of  us  !     Wherefore  I  will  love  Thee, 


322         Devotions  for  Hoi.v  Communion. 

O  Lord,  my  Strength,  my  Refuge,  and  m}-  Deliverer. 

0  God,  Thou  art  true  L,ove  !  He  that  dwelleth  in 
love  dwelleth  in  Thee.  I  desire  to  receive  Thee  in  this 
Sacrameut,  that  I  may  be  more  firmly  united  with  Thee 
in  the  bond  of  love.  Who  shall  separate  me  from  the 
love  of  Christ  my  Saviour?  O  that  neither  life,  nor 
death,  nor  any  creature  may  have  power  to  do  so. 

.  /<-/  of  Hiiiniliiy. 

'~T^  OW  dare  I  venture  to  approach  to  Thee,  O  Lord  ? 
A~  *  Art  not  Thou,  O  God,  my  Lord,  my  Creator,  my 
Redeemer,  the  King  of  heaven  and  earth  ?    And  who  am 

1  ?  A  poor  worm  of  earth,  and,  what  is  yet  more  un- 
worthy, so  often  a  disobedient  and  ungrateful  sinner 
against  Thee !  Of  a  truth.  Lord,  I  am  not  worthy  that 
Thou  shouldst  enter  under  my  roof ;  yet  remember,  O 
Lord,  that  although  Thou  wast  Lord  of  all,  yet  didst 
Thou  take  upon  Thee  the  form  of  a  servant,  and  com- 
ing unto  us  didst  converse  familiarly  with  publicans 
and  sinners  ;  and  lastly  didst  humble  Thyself  and  be- 
come obedient  unto  death.  Let  that  Thy  humility 
move  Thee,  I  beseech  Thee,  not  to  despise  me,  vile  and 
worthless  as  I  am,  but  graciously  to  come  unto  me, 
and  mercifully  to  receive  me,  who  come  to  Thee 

.  /,  /  ()/'  RtfforaHon. 

OLORD,  mj'  God  and  Saviour,  who,  as  Thou  didst 
endure  for  our  salvation  the  outrages  of  those 
who  crucified  Thee,  so  now  deignest  to  bear  with  those 
who  by  careless  or  unworthy  Communions  approach 
and  touch  Thee,  not  discerning  Thee,  and  endurest  all 
irreverences  rather  than  withhold  Thy  sacred  Presence 
from  our  Altars  :  I  bewail  these  indignities,  and  most 


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earnestly  desire  to  prevent,  to  the  utmost  of  my  power, 
whatever  thus  still  grieves  Thee.  I  beseech  Thee,  ac- 
cept this  sorrow  aud  this  desire  as  the  only  offering 
I  can  make  in  reparation  of  so  great  dishonor,  O 
Lord,  increase  our  faith,  and  preserve  us  from  the 
least  profanation  of  this  adorable  Mystery,  and  kindle 
in  me  and  in  the  hearts  of  all  Thy  people,  especially 
of  all  who  celebrate  or  assist  in  Its  ministration,  such 
reverence  and  devotion  that  Thy  most  holy  name  may 
more  and  more  be  honored  aud  glorified  in  this  Sac- 
rament of  love.     Amen. 

.  -ispirafions. 

/^  LORD  Jesus,  what  great  things  hast  Thou  done, 
^"^^  and  what  didst  Thou  suffer,  out  of  the  power  of 
Thy  boundless  love  towards  me  !  But  what  return 
have  I  made  ?  and  what  return  shall  I  make  ? 

I  am  sorry  from  the  bottom  of  my  heart  that  I  have 
:v;er  offended  Thee,  who  hast  so  greatly  loved  me. 

T  believe  m  Thee  with  a  lively  faith,  O  eternal  Truth  ! 
because  Thou  art  Thyself  God  and  Man,  my  Lord  and 
Saviour. 

I  hope  in  Thee,  O  Lord,  O  only  Hope,  and  true  Sal- 
vation of  my  soul. 

^I  love  Thee,  O  my  sovereign  Good  !  O  that  I  may 
love  Thee  above  all  things  with  my  whole  heart  !  O 
may  the  burning  power  of  Thy  love  absorb  me,  that 
nothing  may  ever  separate  me  from  the  love  of  Christ 
Jesus,  my  Saviour  ! 

For  what  have  I  in  heaven  but  Thee  ?  and  beside 
Thee  what  do  I  desire  upon  earth  ? 

As  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water-springs,  so  pant- 
eth  my  soul  after  Thee,  O  God, 


^■*^' 


324         Devotions  for  Holy  Communion. 

What  is  man,  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  him?  or  the 
son  of  man  that  Thou  visitest  him  ? 

Blessed  is  he  who  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

To   THF.    RLKSSED    ViROTX. 

OMOST  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  mother  of  gentle- 
ness and  mercy,  I,  a  miserable  and  unworthy 
sinner,  fly  to  thy  protection  with  every  sentiment  of 
humility  and  love  ;  and  I  implore  of  thy  loving-kind- 
ness that  thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  graciously  to  be  near 
me,  and  all  who  throughout  the  whole  Church  are  to 
receive  the  Body  and  Blood  of  thy  Son  this  day,  even 
as  thou  wert  near  thy  sweetest  Son  as  He  hung  bleed- 
ing on  the  Cross.  That,  aided  by  thy  gracious  help, 
we  may  worthily  offer  up  a  pure  and  acceptable  sacri- 
fice in  the  sight  of  the  Holy  and  Undi\'ided  Trinity. 
Amen. 

T(»  vSt.  T<^?!Kptt.'^' 
^~r=t  APPY  and  blessed  art  thou,  O  Joseph,  to  whom 
(^\  it  was  given  not  only  to  see  and  to  hear  that 
God  whom  many  kings  desired  to  see,  and  saw  not,  to 
hear,  and  heard  not  ;  but  also  to  bear  Him  in  thine 
arms,  to  embrace  Him,  to  clothe  Him,  and  to  guard 
and  defend  Him. 

V.  Pray  for  us,  O  Blessed  Joseph. 

R.  That  we  may  be  made  worthy  of  the  promises  of 
Christ. 


Let  us  pra\. 
GOD,  who  hast  given  unto    u;^   a    royal  Priest- 
—       liood,    vouchsafe,    we    beseech    Thee,    that    as 
Blessed  Joseph  was  found  worthy  to  handle  with  his 


o 


Devotions  for  HoIvY  Communion.         325 

hands,  and  bear  within  his  arms,  Thine  Only-begotten 
Son,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mar}-,  so  may  we  be  made  fit, 
by  cleanness  of  heart  and  innocenc}^  of  works,  to  wait 
upon  Thy  Holy  Altars  ;  that  we  may  worthily  receive 
the  Most  Sacred  Bodj'  and  Blood  of  Thy  Son,  now  in 
this  present,  and  deserve  to  attain  an  everlasting  re- 
ward in  the  world  to  come.  Through  the  same  Christ 
our  lyord.     Ainefi. 


DIRECTION  OF  THE  INTENTION. 

I  INTEND  to  assist  at  the  Holy  Sacrifice  of  the 
Mass,  and  to  receive  the  Body  and  Blood  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  according  to  the  Rite  of  the  holy 
Roman  Church,  to  the  praise  of  Almighty  God  and  of 
the  whole  Court  of  Heaven  ;  for  my  benefit,  and  that 
of  the  whole  Church  on  earth  ;  for  all  those  who  have 
commended  themselves  unto  my  prayers,  in  general 
and  in  particular ;  and  for  the  happy  estate  of  the  holy 
Roman  Church. 

T^OY  with  peace,  amendment  of  life,  space  for  true 
q)  repentance,  the  grace  and  comfort  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  perseverance  in  good  works,  a  contrite  and 
humble  heart,  and  a  happy  consummation  of  my  life, 
grant  unto  me,  O  Almighty  and  merciful  Lord.  Amen. 

[For  those  who  wish  to   pray   in  their   own 

WORDS. 

Reflfct  on  the  rvoits  nf  the  period  since  your  la-^t  Comtmtninn. 
Conside*-  : 

What  you  have  speciai,i.y  to  be  thankfui,  for — 

T/ie  mercies  you  have  enjoyed. 

(In  home  life  ;  the  love  of  friends ;  success  in  business, 
and  the  like  ;  spiritual  blessings,  etc.) 


326         Devotions  for  Holy  Communion. 

Any  troubles  ivhich  have  been  averted. 

(Dangers  to  whiph  yoil  have  been  exposed  ;  causes  of 
anxiety  which  have  been  removed,  etc.)         ~     '  '"" 

Any  sonozus  or  troubles  ichich  have  fallen  upon  you. 

(Trace  God's  hahd  in  them,  trusting  that  He  has  some 
merciful  design  in  them,  so  that  you  can  thank  Him  for 
them.) 

What  you  have  speciality  to  pray  for — 

For  the  Chjirch  of  Christ. 

(The  Pope,  the  whole  Hierarchy,  3'our  own  Bishop,  the 
Clergy  with  whom  you  are  specially  concerned.  Missions, 
etc.) 
For  your  country.  -"v 

(The  President  and  his  Counsellors,  Congress,  the  Gover  ■  \ 
nor,  etc.;  national  dangers  to  be  averted,  etc.)  / 

For  your  relatives,  friends,  and  acquaintances.  .  — — — <--'^ 

(Anj'  who  are  sick  or  in  sorrow  ;  any  for  whom  you  desire 
God's  guidance  in  religious  or  worldly  affaijs.  Think 
whether  any  one'Tias  any  special  claim  upon  you.  Have 
you  iiijured  any  one  ?  If  so,  have  you  made  all  the  repara- 
tion in  3-our  power?  Has  any  one  injured  j'ou,  having  thus 
a  special  need  for  5-our  prayers  ?  The  Souls  in  Purgg^tflqua. 
have  you  to  pray  especially  for  some  of  tliese ?)  * 
Foryourself. 

(Sins  to  be  forgiven.     What  are  your  chief  temptations 

just  now?    What  sins  and  faults  do  you  most  need  aid 

against?    What  Christian  virtues  are  you  chiefly  deficient 

in  ?    Are  there  any  business  affairs,  or  undertakings  of  any 

^^       kind,  or  expected  events,    upon  which  you  desire  to  ask 

"^    God's  blessing?  etc.)"] 

f.'"  /'  fhr  ht'll  ••■iiii^s  ill  flu  Doinine,  uon  .sum  d),y:iius,  ^o  up  to  fhr 
AHar-rail,  and  kneel  there,  rvith  ungloved  and  folded  hands. 
Renew  with  all  possible  fervor  your  contrition  of  heart,  rf/hile  the 
Coufiteor  is  recited  by  the  acolyte,  and  the  Misereatur  and  In- 
dulgentiam  pronounced  by  the  Priest.  When  the  Sacred  Host  is 
presented  to  you,  receive  tt  on  your  tongue  lightly  resting  on 
'he  lower  lip.  Say  in  your  heart  the  Tcords  which  the  Priest 
uses :  The  Body  of  our  Lorrl  Jesus  Christ  preserve  my  soul 
unto  life  everlasting.     Retire  to  your  place  with  recollection  a7id 


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holy  modesty,  and  remain  for  some  time  kneeling,  in  silent  com- 
>riuning  with  your  heavenly  Guest.  Do  not  be  too  anxious  to 
u^e  your  Prayer-book  ;  it  is  far  better  for  a  while  to  meditate 
I'pon  the  Sacred  Mysteries  which  you  have  received,  using-  the 
unspoken  sentiments  of  the  soul.  Let  not  this  precious  iiine  be 
wasted,  however ;  should  attention  fag  and  distractions  arise, 


THAMKSCnVIMG-  AFTPTR   COMMUNION. 

Antiphofi.     Of  the  Three  Children. 

The  Bencdirifr. 

^y  I'  LL  ye  Works  of  the  Lord,  bless  the  Lord  :  praise 
f^jT^     and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 

O  ye  Angels  of  the  Lord,  bless  the  Lord  :  bless  the 
Lord,  O  ye  Heavens. 

O  all  ye  Waters  that  are  above  the  Heavens,  bless  the 
Lord  :  bless  the  Lord,  O  all  ye  Powers  of  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Sun  and  Moon,  bless  the  Lord  :  bless  the  Lord, 
O  ye  Stars  of  Heaven. 

O  every  Shower  and  Dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  bless 
the  Lord,  O  all  ye  Spirits  of  God. 

O  ye  Fire  and  Heat,  bless  the  Lord  :  bless  the  Lord, 
O  ye  Cold  and  Heat. 

O  ye  Dews  and  Hoarfrost,  bless  the  Lord  :  bless  the 
Lord,  O  ye  Frost  and  Cold. 

O  ye  Ice  and  Snow,  bless  the  Lord :  bless  the  Lord, 
O  ye  Nights  and  Days. 

O  ye  Light  and  Darkness,  bless  the  Lord :  bless  the 
Lord,  O  ye  Lightnings  and  Clouds. 

O  let  the  Karth  bless  the  Lord  :  let  it  praise  and  ex- 
alt Him  above  all  for  ever. 


328         Thanksgiving  after  Communion. 

O  ye  Mountains  and  Hills,  bless  the  Lord  :  bless 
the  Lord,  O  all  3'e  things  that  spring  up  in  the 
earth. 

O  ye  Fountains,  bless  the  Lord  :  bless  the  Lord,  O 
ye  Seas  and  Rivers. 

O  ye  Whales,  and  all  that  move  in  the  Waters,  bless 
the  Lord  :  bless  the  Lord,  O  all  ye  Fovv^ls  of  the  air. 

O  all  ye  Beasts  and  Cattle,  bless  the  Lord  :  bless  the 
Lord,  O  ye  Sons  of  men. 

O  let  Israel  bless  the  Lord  :  let  them  praise  and  ex- 
alt Him  above  all  for  ever. 

O  ye  Priests  of  the  Lord,  bless  the  Lord  :  bless  the 
Lord,  O  ye  Servants  of  the  Lord. 

O  ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of  the  Just,  bless  the  Lord  : 
bless  the  Lord,  O  ye  holy  and  humble  of  heart. 

O  Ananiah,  Azariah.  and  INIisael,  bless  ye  the  Lord  : 
praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 

Let  us  bless  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  with  the  Holy 
Ghost  :  let  us  praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 

Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  the  Firmament  of 
Heaven  :  and  worthy  to  be  praised  and  glorified,  and 
exalted  above  all  for  ever. 

*T^  RAISE  the  Lord  in  His  holy  places  :  praise  Him 
«-■—       in  the  firmament  of  His  power. 

Praise  Him  in  His  mighty  acts  :  praise  Him  accord- 
ing to  the  multitude  of  His  greatness. 

Praise  Him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet  :  praise 
Him  with  psaltery  and  harp. 

Praise  Him  with  timbrel  and  choir  :  praise  Him  with 
strings  and  organs. 

Praise  Him  upon  the  high-sounding  cyml)als  :  praise 


Thanksgiving  after  Communion.         329 

Him  upou  cymbals  of  joy  :  let  every  spirit  praise  the 
I^ord.     Alleluia. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

Antiphon.  Let  us  sing  the  soug  of  the  Three  Chil- 
dren, which  the  holy  souls  sang  in  the  fiery  furnace, 
blessing  the  lyord. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 
Our  Father  {in audibly'). 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
R.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 

V.  Let  all  Thy  works,  O  Lord,  praise  Thee. 
R.  And  let  Thy  Saints  bless  Thee. 

V.  The  Saints  shall  rejoice  in  glorj^ 
R.  They  shall  be  joyful  in  their  beds. 

V.  Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us. 
R.  But  unto  Thy  name  give  the  glory. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

Ld  us  pray. 

OGOD,  who  for  the  Three  Children  didst  assuage 
the  flames  of  fire  :  mercifully  grant    that    the 
flames  of  sin  may  not  consume  us  Thy  servants. 

*T^  IR  ECT,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  actions  by 
r*— ^  Thy  inspiration,  and  further  them  with  Thy 
continual  help  ;  that  evxry  prayer  and  work  of  ours 
may  always  begin  from  Thee,  and  through  Thee  be 
brought  to  an  end. 


330         Thanksgiving  after  Communion. 

"YT^UCHSAFE,  O   Lord,   to  extinguish   withiu  us 
V       tlie  flames   of  sin  ;  Thou  who   didst   grant  to 
Blessed  Lawrence  grace  to  arise  whole  from  his  fiery 
torments.     Through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

X     rRAY>:R    OF    St.      THfiMAS    A(>I  "tNAS. 

HLMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  the  Preserver 
of  souls  and  the  Redeemer  of  the  world,  look 
favorably  upon  me.  Thy  servant,  prostrate  before  Thy 
Majesty,  and  most  graciously  accept  this  Sacrifice  at 
which,  in  honor  of  Thy  name,  I  have  been  present,  for 
the  saxdng  health  of  the  faithful,  li\dng  as  well  as  de- 
parted, as  also  for  all  m}-  sins  and  offences.  Take  away 
Thine  anger  from  me  :  grant  Thy  grace  and  mercy  unto 
me  ;  open  unto  me  the  gates  of  Paradise  ;  deliver  me 
by  Thy  power  from  all  enls  ;  and  whatever  guilt  I  have 
of  my  own  sinfulness  incurred,  do  Thou  graciously  for- 
give ;  and  make  me  so  to  persevere  in  Thy  precepts  in 
this  world  that  I  may  be  rendered  worthy  to  be  joined 
to  the  company  of  Thine  elect ;  of  Thine  only  gift, 
O  my  God,  whose  blessed  name,  honor,  and  dominion 
endureth  for  ever  and  ever.    A))icfi. 

I  render  thanks  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Ever- 
lasting God,  who  hast  vouchsafed,  not  for  any  merits 
of  mine,  but  of  Thy  great  merc}^  only,  to  feed  me  a 
sinner.  Thine  unworthy  ser\-ant,  wnXh.  the  precious 
Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ; 
and  I  prav  that  this  Holy  Communion  may  not  be  for 
my  judgment  and  condemnation,  but  for  my  pardon 
and  salvation.  Let  it  1)e  unto  me  an  armor  of  faith 
and  a  shield  of  good  purpose,  a  riddance  of  all  vices, 
and  a  rooting  out  of  all  evil  desires ;  an  increase  of 
love  and  patience,  of  humility  and  obedience,  and  of 


Thanksgiving  after  Communion.         331 

all  virtues  ;  a  firm  defence  against  the  wiles  of  all  my 
enemies,  visible  and  invisible  ;  a  perfect  quieting  of  all 
my  impulses,  fleshly  and  spiritual  ;  a  cleaving  unto 
Thee,  the  one  true  God ;  and  a  blessed  consummation 
of  my  end  when  Thou  dost  call.  And  I  pray  that 
Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  bring  me  a  sinner  to  that 
unspeakable  Feast  where  Thou,  with  Thy  Son  and 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  art  to  Thy  holy  ones  true  light,  ful- 
ness of  blessedness,  everlasting  joy,  and  perfect  happi- 
ness.    Through  the  same  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  PKAYiiK  OF  St.  Bonavfntukk. 

OMOST  sweet  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  transfix  the  affec- 
tions of  my  inmost  soul  with  that  most  joyous 
and  healthful  wound  of  Thy  love,  with  true,  serene, 
holiest  Apostolic  charity,  that  my  soul  may  ever  lan- 
guish and  melt  with  entire  love  and  longing  for  Thee, 
that  it  may  desire  Thee,  and  faint  for  Thy  courts,  long 
to  be  dissolved  and  to  be  with  Thee.  Grant  that  my 
soul  may  hunger  after  Thee,  the  Bread  of  Angels,  the 
Refreshment  of  holy  souls,  our  daily  and  supersub- 
stantial  Bread,  who  hast  all  sweetness  and  savor,  and 
the  sweetness  of  every  taste.  Let  my  heart  ever  hun- 
ger after  and  feed  upon  Thee,  upon  whom  the  Angels 
desire  to  look,  and  my  inmost  soul  be  filled  with  the 
sweetness  of  Thy  savor.  May  it  ever  thirst  for  Thee, 
the  Fountain  of  life,  the  Source  of  wisdom  and  know- 
ledge, the  Fountain  of  eternal  light,  the  Torrent  of 
pleasure,  the  Richness  of  the  House  of  God.  IVIay  it 
ever  yearn  for  Thee,  seek  Thee,  find  Thee,  stretch  to- 
wards Thee,  attain  to  Thee,  meditate  upon  Thee,  speak 
of  Thee,  and  do  all  things  to  the  praise  and  glory  of 
Thy  holy  name,  with    humility  and   discretion,  with 


332         Thanksgiving  after  Communion. 

love  and  delight,  wnth  readiness  and  affection,  with 
perseverance  even  unto  the  end.  And  be  Thou  ever 
my  hope  and  my  whole  confidence  ;  my  riches  ;  my 
delight,  my  pleasure,  and  my  joy  ;  my  rest  and  tran- 
quillity ;  my  peace,  my  sweetness,  and  my  fragrance ; 
my  sweet  savor,  my  food  and  refreshment ;  my  refuge 
and  my  help  ;  my  wisdom  ;  my  portion,  my  possession, 
and  my  treasure,  in  whom  my  mind  and  my  heart  may 
ever  remain  fixed  and  firm,  and  rooted  immovably, 
henceforth  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 

f\  MOST  Holy,  O  most  benign,  O  noble  and  glori- 
^^  ous  virgin  Mary,  who  wast  worthy  to  bear  in 
thy  sacred  womb  the  Creator  of  all,  and  at  thy  xarginal 
breast  to  nourish  Him  whose  true,  real,  and  most  holy 
Bod}^  and  Blood  I,  an  unworthy  sinner,  have  just  now 
dared  to  receive  :  vouchsafe,  I  humbly  beseech  thee,  to 
intercede  ^"ith  Him  for  me  a  sinner ;  that  whatsoever, 
by  ignorance  or  neglect,  by  accident  or  irreverence,  1 
have  left  undone,  or  have  done  amiss,  in  this  unspeak- 
ably holy  Sacrifice,  may  be  pardoned  through  thy 
prayers  to  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Sou, 
who  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and 
reigneth  world  without  end.     Auicu. 

ASJ'IKATIONS. 

VV||'H0  art  Thou,  O  I^ord,  and  what  am  I  ? 
^'■'^^     Dost  Thou  come  unto  me,  O  King  most  High, 
even  to  the  very  lowest  of  Thy  serA'ants  ? 

Behold,  O  Lord,  I  now  have  Thee,  who  hast  all 
things  :  I  possess  Thee,  who  possessest  all  things  and 
canst  do  all  things  ;  therefore,  O  my  God  and  my  All, 
do  Thou  wean  my  heart  from  all  other  things  beside 
Thee,   for  in   them   there   is   nothing   but  vanity  and 


Thanksgiving  after  Communion.         333 

weariness  of  spirit ;  on  Thee  alone  may  my  heart  be 
fixed ;  in  Thee  be  my  rest,  for  in  Thee  is  my  treasure, 
in  Thee  are  sovereign  truth,  true  happiness,  and  eter- 
nal life. 

lyet  my  soul,  O  Lord,  feel  the  sweetness  of  Thy  pres- 
ence. May  it  taste  how  sweet  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  that, 
drawn  by  love  of  Thee,  it  may  seek  for  nothing  where- 
in to  rejoice  out  of  Thee  ;  for  Thou  art  the  joy  of  my 
heart,  and  my  God,  and  my  portion  for  ever. 

Thou  art  the  Physician  of  my  soul,  who  with  Thine 
own  stripes  hast  healed  our  sickness.  I  am  that  sick 
soul  whom  Thou  camest  from  heaven  to  heal  ;  heal 
my  soul,  therefore,  for  I  have  sinned  against  Thee. 

Thou  art  the  Good  Shepherd  who  hast  laid  down 
Thy  life  for  Thy  sheep.  Behold,  I  am  that  sheep 
which  was  lost,  and  yet  Thou  dost  vouchsafe  to  feed 
me  with  Thy  Body  and  Blood  ;  lay  me  now  upon  Thy 
shoulders.  What  wilt  Thou  refuse  me,  who  hast  given 
Thyself  unto  me  ?  O  be  Thou  my  Shepherd,  and  I 
shall  lack  nothing  in  the  green  pasture  wherein  Thou 
feedest  me,  until  I  am  brought  to  the  pastures  of  eter- 
nal life. 

O  Thou  true  Light,  which  enlightenest  every  man 
who  Cometh  into  the  world,  enlighten  mine  eyes,  that 
I  sleep  not  in  death. 

O  Fire  continually  burning,  and  never  failing  !  be- 
hold how  lukewarm  and  cold  I  am  ;  O  do  Thou  in- 
flame my  reins  and  my  heart,  that  they  may  be  on  fire 
with  the  love  of  Thee.  For  Thou  camest  to  send  fire 
on  the  earth,  and  what  wnlt  Thou  but  that  it  be 
kindled  ? 

O  King  of  Heaven  and  earth,  rich  in  pity  !  behold, 
I  am  poor  and  needy  ;    Thou  knowest  what   I  most 


334         Thanksgiving  after  Communion. 


require  ;  Thou  alone  art  able  to  enrich  and  help  me  ; 
help  me,  O  God,  and  out  of  the  treasure  of  Thy  good- 
ness succor  Thou  my  needy  soul. 

O  my  Lord  and  my  God !  behold,  I  am  Thy  ser- 
vant :  give  me  understanding  and  kindle  my  aflfections, 
that  I  may  know  and  do  Thy  ^vill. 

Thou  art  the  Lamb  of  God,  the  Lamb  -^nthout  spot, 
who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world  ;  take  away  from 
me  whatever  hurteth  me  and  displeaseth  Thee  ;  and 
give  me  what  Thou  knowest  to  be  pleasing  to  Thee 
and  good  for  me. 

Thou  art  my  love  and  all  my  joy  ;  Thou  art  my  God 
and  my  all  ;  Thou  art  the  portion  of  my  inheritance 
and  of  my  cup  ;  Thou  art  He  that  will  restore  my  in- 
heritance unto  me. 

O  my  God  and  my  All !  may  the  sweet  and  burning 
power  of  Thy  love,  I  beseech  Thee,  so  absorb  my  soul, 
that  I  may  die  unto  the  world  for  the  love  of  Thee, 
who  for  the  love  of  me  hast  vouchsafed  to  die  upon  the 
Cross,  O  my  God  and  my  All. 

Lord,  if  I  had  lived  innocently,  I  could  not  have  de- 
sen'ed  to  receive  the  crumbs  that  fall  from  Thy  Table. 
How  great  is  Thy  mercy,  who  hast  feasted  me  with  the 
Bread  of  Virgins,  with  the  Wine  of  Angels,  with  Manna 
from  heaven  ! 

O  when  shall  I  pass  from  this  dark  glass,  from  this 
veil  of  Sacraments,  to  the  \'ision  'of  Thy  eternal  light ; 
from  eating  Thy  Body,  to  beholding  Thy  face  in  Thy 
eternal  kingdom  ? 

Let  not  m}-  sins  crucify  the  Lord  of  life  again  ;  let  it 
never  l>e  said  of  me.  The  hand  of  hi)?i  7uho  bctrayeth 
Me  is  ic'ith  Me  on  the  table. 

O  that  I  might  love  Thee  as  well  as  ever  any  creature 


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loved  Thee  !  Let  me  thiuk  nothing  but  Thee,  desire 
nothing  but  Thee,  enjoy  nothing  but  Thee. 

O  Jesus,  be  a  Jesus  unto  me.  Thou  art  all  things 
unto  me.  Let  nothing  ever  please  me  but  what  savors 
of  Thee  and  Thy  miraculous  sweetness. 

Blessed  be  the  mercies  of  our  Lord,  who  of  God  is 
made  unto  me  wisdom,  and  justice,  and  sanctification, 
and  redemption.  Let  him  who  glorieth  glory  in  the 
Lord.     Amen. 

Adore  and  Mafrnifv  the  Lord. 

OLORD  Jesus,  sweetest  Guest,  mayest  Thou  have 
come  happily  to  me,  Thy  poor  and  humble  ser- 
vant. Mayest  Thou  have  entered  in  blessing  under 
this  mean  and  lowly  roof.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord, 
in  the  highest,  for  that  Thou  hast  come  into  my  heart, 
Thou  Day-spring  from  on  high.  O  King  of  peace, 
drive  from  my  heart  all  vain  and  idle  thoughts,  that 
my  soul  may  be  able  to  imitate  and  to  love  Thee 
only,  the  Author  of  peace.  For  what  beside  Thee,  O 
Thou  peace.  Thou  calm  and  sweetness  of  my  heart, 
should  my  soul  seek  for  or  desire  ? 

Pray  for  Grace. 

^'SRANT  me  Thy  grace,  most  merciful  Jesus,  that  it 
y^  may  be  with  me,  and  work  with  me,  and  con- 
tinue with  me  even  to  the  end.  Grant  me  ever  to  will 
and  to  desire  what  is  most  pleasing  unto  Thee.  Let  Thy 
will  be  mine,  and  my  will  ever  follow  Thine  in  perfect 
agreement  with  it,  that  so  I  may  neither  choose  nor 
reject,  save  what  Thou  choosest  and  rejectest. 

Grant  me  to  die  to  all  that  is  in  the  world,  and  for 
love  of  Thee  to  be  content  to  be  despised  and  unknown 


336         Thanksgiving  after  Communion. 

in  this  life.  Grant  me,  above  all  objects  of  desire,  to 
rest  in  Thee,  and  to  still  my  heart  to  perfect  pence  in 
Thee.  For  Thou  art  the  true  peace  of  the  heart,  Thou 
art  its  only  rest,  and  out  of  Thee  all  is  restless  and  un- 
quiet. In  this  peace,  that  is  in  Thyself  alone,  my  chief 
and  eternal  good,  may  I  lay  me  down  and  take  my  rest. 
Ame?!. 

',ive   rha>ik>. 

Y~fX  ^"^^  ^^^^^^  ^  render  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  Jesus,  for 
vJlA»  all  that  Thou  hast  done  unto  me,  and  on  this 
day  especially  ?  In  Thy  care  for  me  Thou  hast  given 
me  Th}-  Body  for  mv_foodi  and  Th\-  Blood  forjmy 
drink,  and  both,iQFaj)ledge_of  Juture^lon.-.  Would 
that  my  lips  might  be^opened,  and  my  mouth  filled 
with  Thy  praise,  that  I  might  sing  of  Thy  glory  and  of 
Thy  greatness  all  the  da}-  long,  and  tell  of  all  Thy 
wondrous  works.  O  my  soul,  magnify  the  Lord,  from 
whom  thou  hast  received  blessings  so  many  and  so 
great  ;  and  rejoice,  my  spirit,  in  God  thy  Sa\4our  :  for 
He  hath  looked  down  on  my  lowliness  ;  and  the 
Mighty  One  hath  done  great  things  for  me,  and  hath 
filled  me,  when  hungry,  with  good  things. 

Let  my  words  please  Thee,  O  Lord  ;  my  joy  shall 
be  in  Thee,  and  I  will  be  exercised  in  Thy  command- 
ments. Hold  Thou  me  by  my  right  hand,  and  guide 
me  by  Thy  wnll,  that  Thou  may  est  afterw-ards  receive 
me  with  Thy  glory  ;  for  Thy  mercy's  sake.     Amen. 

OJer  to  God  the  Father  Hi.s  Sou  Jesus  Chri.sl. 

OMOST  Merciful  Father,  who  hast  so  loved  me  as 
to  give  to  me  Thine  Only-begotten  Son  for  my 
food  and  drink,  and  with  Him  all  things,  look  upon 
the  Face  of  Thine  Anointed,  in  whom  Thou  art  well 


Thanksgiving  after  Communion.         337 

pleased.  This  Thy  Beloved  Son,  and  with  Him  my 
heart,  I  offer  and  present  to  Thee  for  all  the  blessings 
Thou  hast  this  day  given  me.  Mayest  Thou,  O  Father, 
be  now  well  pleased  in  Him,  and  through  Him  turn 
away  Thine  indignation  from  me. 

Behold  the  One  Mediator  between  God  and  men,  a 
Man  Christ  Jesus,  my  Advocate  and  High-Priest,  who 
intercedes  for  me.  Him  do  I  offer  and  plead  before 
Thee,  who  committed  no  sin,  but  bore  the  sins  of  the 
world,  and  by  whose  stripes  we  are  healed.  Accept, 
therefore,  O  Holy  Father,  this  Immaculate  Victim,  to 
the  honor  and  glory  of  Thy  name,  in  thanksgiving  for 
all  Thy  benefits  bestowed  upon  me,  in  remission  also 
of  my  sins,  and  supply  of  all  my  defects  and  shortcom- 
ings. 

O  Blessed  Virgin,  Mother  of  my  God  and  Saviour, 
recommend  my  petitions  to  thy  Son.  O  all  3e  Angels 
and  Saints,  citizens  of  heaven,  join  also  your  prayers 
with  mine.  Ye  stand  always  before  the  Throne,  and 
see  Him  face  to  face,  whom  I  here  receive  under  veils. 
Be  ever  mindful  of  me,  and  obtain  from  Him  and 
through  Him  that  with  you  I  may  bless  Him  and  love 
Him  for  ever.     Amen. 

Off'fy   Yoursvlj  lo  Christ. 

OLORD,  for  that  I  am  Thy  servant  and  the  son  of 
Thy  handmaid,  I  therefore  renounce  the  devil 
and  all  his  works  and  pomps  ;  all  the  vanity  of  this 
wicked  world,  and  all  the  sinful  lusts  of  the  flesh.  Thou 
alone  art  the  God  of  my  heart  ;  Thou,  O  God,  art  my 
portion  for  ever.  Thou  art  the  portion  of  my  inheri- 
tance and  of  my  cup.  Thou  art  He  that  will  restore 
my  inheritance  unto  me.     Do  Thou  therefore  take  for 


338         Thanksgiving  after  Communion. 

Thine  own  the  whole  powers  of  my  soul,  my  memory, 
my  intellect,  and  all  my  will.  All  that  I  am,  and  all 
that  I  have,  Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  me  :  therefore 
I  give  back  all  to  Thee,  and  surrender  it  to  be  wholly 
governed  by  Thy  sovereign  will.  Grant  me  but  grace 
to  love  Thee  alone,  and  I  am  rich  enough  and  ask  no 
more. 

Het\  may  be  said  the  Tantum  Krgo  Kp.  222),  the  Lauda  bion  ( p,  632), 
:he  Pange  Lingua  '/  "•'  '■  ■  •  ''■"  /"■-'••■  "  '"i=">>  -^z  'i^^ 
KUssed  Sacra  me?!/ 

A   PRAYKR^i^ 

To  7vhich  J^pc  Pius  V/J.  has  annexed  a  Plenary  In- 
dulgence, -cvhieh  all  the  faithful  viay  obtain  who, 
after  having  confessed  their  sins  tcith  contrition, 
and  received  the  Holy  Communion,  shall  devoutly 
recite  it  before  an  image  or  representation  of  Christ 


Behold,  O  kind  and  most  sweet  Jesus, 
I  cast  myself  upon  my  knees  in  Thy 
sight,  and  with  the  most  fer\'ent  desire  of 
my  soul  I  pray  and  beseech  Thee  that 
Thou  wouldst  impress  upon  my  heart 
lively  sentiments  of  Faith,  Hope,  and 
Charity,  with  true  repentance  for  my 
sins,  and  a  firm  desire  of  amendment, 
whilst  with  deep  affection  and  grief  of 
soul  I  ponder  within  myself  and  merxtal- 
ly  contemplate  Thy  five  most   precious 


Wounds  ;  having  before  my  eyes  that  which  David 
spake  in  prophecy  :  They  have  pierced  my  hands 
and  feet ;    they  have  numbered  all  my  bones. 


^be  Dewtion  of  the  fort?  Iboura' 
a&oratioit. 


^       HIS  Devotion,  known  in  Italy  as  the  Qua- 
<!^\      ranf  ore,  continues  for  Forty    Hours,  in 
j^      memory  of  the  forty  hours  during  which 
the  Body  of  our  lyord  remained  in  the  Sep- 
ulchre.   It  was    begun   at  Milan  in  1534, 
and  was  introduced  into  Rome  by  St.  Philip 
Neri  in  1548,  and  sanctioned  by  Pope  Clem- 
ent VIII.,  who  issued  a  solemn  Bull  respect- 
ing it,  November  25,  1592. 

The  devotion  owes  its  origin  to  Father  Jo- 
seph, a  Capuchin  friar  at  Milan.  In  the  year 
1534  the  city  of  Milan  was  suffering  all  the 
horrors  attendant  on  war,  and  was  reduced 
almost  to  despair,  when  Father  Joseph  called 
upon  the  citizens  to  raise  their  eyes  from  the 
miseries  around  them,  and  look  up  to  heaven  for  succor,  assuring 
them,  on  the  part  of  God,  that  if  they  would  give  themselves  to 
fervent  pra3'er  for  forty  hours,  their  city  and  their  countr}'  would 
be  liberated  from  the  devastations  of  their  enemies.  The  citi- 
zens obeyed  the  call.  The  Forty  Hours'  Prayer  coxnmenced  in 
the  Cathedral,  and  was  taken  up  by  the  other  churches  of  the 
city  in  rotation.  The  people  meanwhile  attended  with  fervor  at 
the  appointed  prayers,  and  approached  with  great  devotion  the 
Sacraments  of  Penance  and  the  Holy  Eucharist.  Heaven  did 
not  delay  to  fulfil  the  assurance  given  by  the  pious  .servant  of 
God;  for  in  a  short  time  the  Emperor  Charles  V.  and  Francis, 
339 


340       A  Visit  to  the  Bi^essed  Sacramext. 


King  of  France,  were  seen  at  the  gate  of  Milan  arrangfing  the  ar- 
ticles of  peace. 

To  promote  this  devotion  Pope  Clement  VIII.  granted  a  Plenarj' 
Indulgence  to  all  such  as,  confessing  their  sins  and  receiving  Holy 
Communion,  should  visit  any  church  or  chapel  where  this  devo- 
tion was  being  performed. 

To  gain  this  Indulgence  it  is  required  (i>  to  visit  the  Blessed 
Sacrament  once  during  the  three  daj's  of  Exposition  ;  and  (2)  to 
receive  HoU'  Communion  on  the  day  preceding,  or  on  one  of  the 
three  days,  but  not  necessarily  in  the  same  church  or  chapel  in 
which  the  Blessed  Sacrament  is  exposed. 

Pope  Paul  V.  also  granted  an  Indulgence  of  ten  years  and  ten 
quadragence  for  every  Visit  made  to  the  Bles.sed  Sacrament  thus 
exposed. 

These  Indulgences  are  applicable  to  the  Souls  in  Purgator\-. 

The  forms  of  prayers  used  in  this  devotion  are,  the  Litany 
of  the  Saints,  Collects,  etc.,  as  given  o\\  page  256  ;  to  which  may 
be  added  the  Litany  of  the  Holy  Name  ( p.  6o>,  the  Litany  of  the 
Blessed  Virgin  {p.  65),  the  Miseiere  {p.  241^),  and  the  Te  Deiim 
ip.  160). 


A  VISIT   TO  THE    BLESSED  SACRA- 
MENT. 

An  Act  of  Adoration  to  the  Most  Holy 
Trinity. 

I  MOST  hunibly  adore  Thee,  O  uncreated  Father, 
aud  Thee,  O  Only-begotten  Son,  and  Thee,  O 
Holy  Ghost  the  Paraclete,  one  Almighty,  Everlasting, 
and  Unchangeable  God,  Creator  of  heaven  aud  earth, 
and  of  all  things  visible  aud  in\nsible.  I  acknowledge 
in  Thee  a  true  aud  ineffable  Trinity  of  Persons,  a  true 
and  indivisible  Unity  of  Substance.  I  glorify  Thee,  O 
Almighty  Trinity,  one  only  Deity,  my  most  compas- 
sionate Lord,  my  sweetest  hope,  my  dearest  light,  my 


A  Visit  to  the  Bi^essed  Sacrament.       341 

most  desired  repose,  my  joy,  my  life,  and  all  my  good. 
To  Thy  most  merciful  goodness  I  commend  my  soul 
and  body  ;  to  Thy  most  sacred  Majesty  I  wholly  devote 
myself,  and  to  Thy  divine  will  I  resign  and  yield  my- 
self eternally.  All  honor  and  glory  be  to  Thee  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 

OHEAVENI.Y  Father,  O  most  forgi\dng  Father, 
O  Lord  God,  have  mercy  upon  me  a  wretched 
sinner,  have  mercy  upon  all  men.  In  fullest  repara- 
tion, expiation,  and  satisfaction  for  all  my  iniquities 
and  negligences,  and  for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world, 
and  perfectly  to  supply  the  deficiency  of  my  works, 
I  offer  unto  Thee  Thy  Beloved  Son,  Christ  Jesus,  in 
union  v»ith  that  sovereign  charity  with  which  Thou 
didst  send  Him  to  us,  and  didst  give  Him  to  us  as 
omr  Saviour.  I  offer  His  transcendent  virtues,  and 
all  that  He  did  and  suffered  for  us.  I  offer  His  la- 
bors, sorrows,  torments,  and  most  Precious  Blood.  I 
offer  the  merits  of  the  most  Blessed  Virgin  Mary  and 
of  all  Thy  Saints.  Assist  me,  I  beseech  Thee,  O  most 
merciful  Father,  through  the  same  Thy  Son,  by  the 
power  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit.  Have  mercy  on  all  un- 
happy sinners,  and  graciously  call  them  back  to  the 
way  of  salvation.  Grant  to  all  the  lixdng  pardon  and 
grace,  and  to  the  faithful  departed  eternal  light  and 
rest.     Amen. 

t~\  HOLY  Spirit,  sweeiest  Comforter,  who  proceedest 
^-^  from  the  Father  and  the  Son  in  an  ineffable 
manner,  come,  I  beseech  Thee,  and  enter  into  my 
heart.  Purify  and  cleanse  me  from  all  sin,  and  sanc- 
tify my  soul.  Wash  away  its  defilements,  moisten  its 
dryness,  heal  its  wounds,  subdue  its  stubbornness,  melt 


342      A  Visit  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament. 

its  colduess,  and  correct  its  wanderings.  Make  me 
truly  humble  and  resigned,  that  I  may  be  pleasing 
unto  Thee,  and  Thou  niayest  abide  with  mc  for  ever. 
O  most  blessed  Light,  O  Light  worthy  of  all  love,  en- 
lighten me.  O  Joy  of  Paradise,  O  fount  of  purest 
delights,  O  m\-  God,  give  Thyself  to  me,  and  kindle  in 
my  inmost  soul  the  fire  of  Thy  love.  O  my  Lord,  in- 
struct, direct,  and  defend  me  in  all  things.  Give  me 
strength  against  all  undue  fears  and  a  cowardly  spirit  ; 
bestow  upon  me  a  right  Faith,  a  firm  Hope,  and  a  sin- 
cere and  perfect  Charity  ;  and  grant  that  I  may  ever  do 
Thy  most  gracious  will.     A))i€n. 

\   Prayer  or  St.    Ai.phoxst's  Liouori.'"' 

'"1  '.  ORD  Jesus  Christ,  who,  through  the  love  which 
r-*--  ^  Thou  bearest  to  men,  dost  remain  with  them, 
day  and  night,  in  this  Sacrament,  full  of  mercy  and  of 
love,  expecting,  in\-iting,  and  recei\'ing  all  who  come 
to  visit  Thee  :  I  believe  that  Thou  art  present  in  the 
Sacrament  of  the  Altar.  From  the  abyss  of  my  no- 
thingness I  adore  Thee,  and  I  thank  Thee  for  all  the 
graces  which  Thou  hast  bestowed  upon-  me,  particularly 
for  ha\'ing  given  me  Thyself  in  this  Sacrament,  for 
ha\nng  given  me  for  my  advocate  Thy  most  holy 
Mother,  Mary,  and  for  having  called  me  to  \-isit  Thee 
in  this  church.  I  pay  nu-  homage  this  day  to  Thy 
most  lo\'iug  Heart,  and  I  do  so.  first,  in  thanksgi\nng 
for  this  great  gift  itself ;  secondly,  as  a  reparation  for 
all  the  injuries  which  Thou  hast  received  from  Thine 
enemies  in  this  Sacrament  ;  thirdly,  I  wish,  by  this 
\nsit,  to  adore  Thee  in  all  those  places  on  earth  where 
Thou  art  Sacramentally  present,  and  in  which  Thou 
art  the  least  honored  and  the  most  abandoned.     My 


A  Visit  to  the  Bi^essed  Sacrament.     343 

Jesus,  I  love  Thee  with  my  whole  heart.  I  am  sorry 
for  having  hitherto  so  many  times  offended  Thine  in- 
finite goodness.  I  purpose,  with  the  assistance  of  Thy 
grace,  never  more  to  offend  Thee  ;  and,  at  this  mo- 
ment, miserable  as  I  am,  I  consecrate  my  whole  being 
to  Thee.  I  give  Thee  my  entire  will,  all  my  affections 
and  desires,  and  all  that  I  have.  From  this  day  for- 
ward do  what  Thou  wilt  with  me,  and  \\nth  everything 
that  belongs  to  me.  I  ask  and  desire  only  Thy  holy 
love,  the  gift  of  final  perseverance,  and  the  perfect  ful- 
filment of  Thy  will.  I  commend  to  Thee  the  souls  in 
purgatory,  particularly  those  who  were  most  devoted 
to  the  most  Blessed  Sacrament  and  to  the  Blessed  Vir- 
gin Mary  ;  and  I  also  commend  to  Thee  all  poor  sin- 
ners. Finally,  my  dear  Saviour,  I  unite  all  my  affec- 
tions with  the  affections  of  Thy  most  loving  Heart ; 
and,  thus  united,  I  offer  them  to  Thine  Eternal  Father, 
and  I  entreat  Him,  in  Thy  name  and  for  Thy  sake, 
to  accept  and  answer  them.     Amen. 

The  Prayer  Look  down,  O  IvOrd  {p.  go),  may  be  iised  here. 

An  Act  of  Reparation  to  the  Sacred  PIeart  of 

TEST'S. 

O  JESUS,  Only  Son  of  the  Living  God,  w4io,  by  an 
incomprehensible  effect  of  Thy  love,  wast  pleased 
to  be  made  Man,  to  be  born  in  a  stable,  to  live  amidst 
labors  and  sufferings,  to  die  upon  a  Cross,  and  to  leave 
us,  as  a  perpetual  pledge  of  Thy  tenderness.  Thine  own 
Body  and  Blood  for  the  nourishment  of  our  souls,  in  the 
ineffable  Sacrament  of  the  Eucharist :  Thou  beholdest 
at  Thy  feet  a  criminal  covered  with  confusion,  who 
comes,  in  the  spirit  of  union  with  all  the  associates  in 
the  adoration  of  Thy  divine  Heart,  humbly  to  confess 


344      A  Visit  to  the  Bi^essed  Sacrament. 

his  ingratitude,  his  iniquities,  and  those  of  all  other 
men,  that  he  may  make  reparation  for  them  as  far  as  in 
him  lies. 

Alas  !  O  loving  Jesus,  we  have  sinned  against  heaven 
and  before  Thee.  What  hath  Thy  most  Sacred  Heart 
not  suffered  on  our  part  in  the  course  of  Thy  sacred 
life,  in  Thy  bitter  Passion,  and  from  the  moment  that 
Thou  hast  dwelt  amongst  us  in  the  Sacrament  of  Thy 
Love  !  O  with  how  much  bitterness,  opprobrium,  and 
grief  have  we  deluged  Thy  di\-ine  Heart !  Pardon  ; 
mercy  ;  O  adoraljle  Heart  of  Jesus  !  mercy  for  me, 
mercy  for  all  men,  and  for  our  land  in  particular  ! 

I  detest,  with  all  the  sincerity  of  my  soul,  and  with 
the  most  profound  and  bitter  grief,  everything  which 
hath  ever  offended  Thee  in  myself  or  in  others  ;  I  de- 
test it  for  the  love  Thou  deser\-est,  and  which  is  su- 
premely due  unto  Thee.  O  that  I  could  efface  with 
my  tears,  and  wash  away  with  my  blood,  the  inju- 
ries which  we  have  done  unto  Thee.  O  that  I  could 
repay  Thee,  by  my  repentance,  by  my  works,  and  by 
my  love,  all  the  glory,  honor,  and  satisfaction  of  which 
Thou  hast  been  robbed  by  the  injuries  and  outrages 
that  have  been  committed  against  Thee  !  Accept  ^t 
least  the  earnest  desire  with  which  Thou  inspirest  me. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Heart  infinitely  rich  in  mercy,  to  light 
again  in  my  heart  and  that  of  all  men  the  sacred  fire 
which  Thou  caniest  to  kindle  upon  the  earth.  Let  it 
purify  them,  let  it  inflame  them,  let  it  make  of  them 
one  heart  with  Thy  Heart.  Pour  down,  I  beseech 
Thee,  Th}-  most  precious  and  abundant  benedictions  on 
Thy  holy  Church,  and  those  who  govern  it ;  on  this 
diocese,  on  this  region,  and  on  all  those  who  are  united 
with  us  in  devotion   to  Thv  Sacred  Heart.     O  Heart 


A  Visit  to  the  Bi^kssed  Sacrament.       345 

of  Jesus,  live,  reign  in  all  hearts,  for  time  and  for 
eternity.     Amen. 

A.\    \^\     iU-    LUNSKCK.ATIU2S    Tu    THi;    v^ALKED    liKAKT 

OF  Jesus. 

>^0  Thee,  O  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  do  I  devote  and 
v_-^  offer  up  my  life,  my  thoughts,  my  words,  my 
actions,  and  my  sufferings.  May  my  whole  being  be 
no  longer  employed  but  in  loving  and  serving  and 
glorifying  Thee.  O  Sacred  Heart,  be  Thou  henceforth 
the  sole  object  of  my  love,  the  protector  of  my  life,  the 
pledge  of  my  salvation,  and  my  refuge  at  the  hour  of 
my  death.  Plead  for  me,  O  blessed  and  adorable  Heart, 
at  the  Bar  of  Divine  Justice,  and  screen  me  from  the 
anger  which  my  sins  deser\^e.  Imprint  Thyself  like  a 
Seal  upon  my  heart,  that  I  may  never  be  separated 
from  Thee.  May  my  name  also  be  ever  engraven  upon 
Thee,  and  may  I  ever  be  consecrated  to  Thy  glory, 
ever  burning  with  the  flames  of  Thy  Love,  and  entirely 
penetrated  with  it  for  all  eternity.  This  is  all  my  de- 
sire, to  live  in  Thee.  One  thing  have  I  sought  of  the 
Lord,  and  this  will  I  seek,  that  I  may  dwell  in  the 
Heart  of  my  Lord  all  the  days  of  my  life. 

A  Pkayer  to  t«e  External  Father. 

t~>^  ETERNAL  Father,  let  me  offer  up  unto  Thy 
^^  mercy  the  Sacred  Heart  of  Thy  dearly-beloved 
Son,  even  as  He  offered  Himself  up  a  Sacrifice  to  Thy 
Justice. 

Accept,  on  my  behalf,  all  the  thoughts,  sentiments, 
affections,  motions,  and  all  the  actions  of  this  Sacred 
Heart ;  they  are  mine,  because  It  was  immolated  for 


346       A  Visit  to  the  Blessed  Sacrament. 

me  ;  they  are  mine,  because  for  the  future  I  am  re- 
solved to  admit  uothiug  into  my  heart  but  what  hath 
place  iu  Thiue.  Receive,  then,  O  God,  the  merits  of 
this  Sacred  Heart  in  satisfaction  for  my  sins,  and  in 
thanksgiving  for  all  the  benefits  conferred  upon  me. 
Receive  them,  O  Lord,»as  so  many  motives  for  grant- 
ing my  petitions.  Give  me,  O  Lord,  for  their  sake,  all 
the  graces  I  need,  but  especially  the  gift  of  final  per- 
severance. Receive  them  as  so  many  acts  of  love, 
adoration,  and  praise,  which  I  now  offer  to  Thy  divine 
Majesty.  This  Sacred  Heart,  this  Heart  alone,  can 
love,  honor,  and  glorify  Thee  as  Thou  desers^est. 
Amen. 

A  Prayer  to  the  Sacred  He.\  i 

Ble.ssed  Sacrament  uf  the  Ai.i 

^t:=^  0\V  boundless,  O  Jesus,  is  Thy  Love  !  Thou  hast 
r*-b  prepared  for  me,  of  Thy  most  precious  Body 
and  Blood,  a  di\nne  Banquet,  wherein  Thou  dost  give 
Thyself  to  me  without  reserve.  What  hath  urged  Thee 
to  this  excess  of  love?  Nothing  but  Thine  own  most 
Loving  Heart.  O  adorable  Heart  of  Jesus,  Furnace  of 
divine  Love,  receive  my  soul  into  the  wounds  of  Thy 
most  sacred  Passion,  that  in  this  school  of  charity  I 
may  learn  to  make  a  return  of  love  to  that  God  who 
hath  given  me  such  wonderful  proofs  of  His  Love. 
Ainen. 

fYESUS,  meek  and  humble  of  heart, 
q)     j\Iake  my  heart  like  unto  Thine  !'0 

O  sweetest  Heart  of  Jesus,  I  implore 

That  I  may  ever  love  Thee  more  anr]  more  !  ^^^ 


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347 


O  Heart  of  Jesus,  buruiug  with  love  of  me,  inflame 
my  heart  with  the  love  of  Thee  !  (i) 

O  Sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  mayest  Thou  be  known, 
loved,  and  adored  throughout  all  the  world  !  (i) 

O  Heart  of  my  dear  Redeemer,  may  the  love  of  Thy 
friends  supply  all  the  injuries  and  neglects  which 
Thou  sustainest ! 


^bc  Statioue  of  tbc  Cro60, 


-.-HIS  DEVOTION  arose  first  in  Jerusalem, 
among  the  Christians  who  dwelt  there,  out 
jV  of  veneration  for  those  sacred  spots  luhich  were 
:  sanctified  by  the  sufferings  of  our  Divine  Re- 
'i'  deemer.  From  the  Holy  City  this  devout  ex- 
'}.  ercise  was  introduced  into  Europe.  When,  in 
'  '  ^'-    ■  ■    '    •     ~  i^^2,  the  Franciscan  Fathers  established  their 

house  in  Jerusalem,  and  undertook   the  cus- 
tody of  the  sacred  places  of  the  Holy  Land, 
they  began  to  spread  throughout  the  Catholic 
Ci,  '^  world  the  dex'otinn  of  the  Way  of  the  Cross. 

This  excellent  devotion  has  met  with  the  re- 
peated approvals  of  the  Holy  See,  and  is  en- 
riched with  many  Indulgences  ;  to  gain  them, 
it  is  necessary  to  meditate,  according  to  indi- 
vidual ability,  on  the  Passion  and  Death  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
and  to  go  from  one  Station  to  another,  if  the  space  and  number 
of  persons  will  admit. 


Method  of  Practising  this  Exercise, 

Composed  by  St.  Alpiionsus  Eiguori,  a.d.  1787. 

J.'t  each  utie,kneeli/ig  befote  the  High  .{liar.  niiiKc  an  Act  of  Lon- 
iriiion,   and  form   the  intention   of  gaining   the    Indulgences, 

:,fi,-tlii'r  r'lir  Jiiiitst'lt  I,:    far  the  aui'ls   in   Piirgalorv.      Then  say  : 


My  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  hast  made  this  journey 

to  die  for  me  with  love  unutterable,   and  I  have  so 

many  times  unworthily  abandoned  Thee  ;  but  now  I 

love  Thee  with  my  whole  heart,  and  because  I  love 

348 


The  Stations  oe  thb  Cross.  349 

Thee  I  repeut  sincerely  for  having  ever  offended  Thee. 
Pardon  me,  my  God,  and  permit  me  to  accompany 
Thee  on  this  joCirney.  Thou  goest  to  die  for  love  of 
me  ;  I  wish  also,  my  beloved  Redeemer,  to  die  for  love 
of  Thee.  My  Jesus,  I  will  live  and  die  always  united 
to  Thee. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  very  love  of  me  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company  ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee.* 


I'IRST  STATION. 

JESUS   IS   CONDEMNED   TO   DEATH. 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  how  Jesus,  after  having  been  scourged  and 
crowned  with  thorns,  was  unjustly  condemned  by  Pi- 
late to  die  on  the  Cross. 

/T^Y  adorable  Jesus,  it  was  not-  Pilate  ;  no,  it  was 
'  '  my  sins  that  condemned  Thee  to  die.  I  be- 
seech Thee,  by  the  merits  of  this  sorrowfid  journey,  to 
assist  my  soul  in  her  journey  towards  eternity.  I  love 
Thee,  my  beloved  Jesus  ;  I  love  Thee  more  than  my- 
self ;  I  repent  with  my  whole  heart  of  having  offended 
Thee.  Never  permit  me  to  separate  myself  from  Thee 
again.  Grant  that  I  may  love  Thee  always  ;  and  then 
do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt. 


*  While  passing  from  one  Station  to  another,  a  verse  of  the  Stabat 
Mater  (p.  617)  is  frequently  sung. 


350  The  Stations  of  the  Cross. 

Our  Father.     Hail  INIar}-.     Glor}-  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  very  love  of  me  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 


SECOND  STATION. 

JESUS   IS    MADE   TO   BEAR    HIS   CROSS. 

F.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

J^.  Because  b}-  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  how  Jesus,  in  making  this  journey  vdth  the 
Cross  on  His  shoulders,  thought  of  us,  and  for  us  of- 
fered to  His  Father  the  death  He  was  about  to  un- 
dergo. 

CTy  Y  most  beloved  Jesus,  I  embrace  all  the  tribula- 
"  ^  tions  Thou  hast  destined  for  me  until  death. 
I  beseech  Thee,  by  the  merits  of  the  pain  Thou  didst 
suffer  in  carrying  Th}-  Cross,  to  give  me  the  necessary 
help  to  carry  mine  with  perfect  patience  and  resigna- 
tion. I  love  Thee,  Jesus  my  love  ;  I  repent  of  having 
offended  Thee.  Never  permit  me  to  separate  m3'self 
from  Thee  again.  Grant  that  I  may  love  Thee  always 
and  then  do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  ver>-  love  of  me  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company  ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 


The  Stations  of  the  Cross.  351 

THIRD  vSTATION. 

JESUS   FAI,I,S   THE    FIRST   TIME   UNDER  HIS  CROSS. 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  this  first  fall  of  Jesus  under  His  Cross.  His 
flesh  was  torn  by  the  scourges,  His  head  crowned  with 
thorns,  and  He  had  lost  a  great  quantity  of  blood.  He 
was  so  weakened  that  He  could  scarcely  walk,  and  yet 
He  had  to  carry  this  great  load  upon  His  shoulders. 
The  soldiers  struck  Him  rudely,  and  thus  He  fell  seve- 
ral times  in  His  journey. 

ATX  Y  Jesus,  it  is  not  the  weight  of  the  Cross,  but  of 
\i'^>  my  sins,  which  has  made  Thee  suffer  so  much 
pain.  Ah !  b}-  the  merits  of  this  first  fall,  deliver  me 
from  the  misfortune  of  falling  into  mortal  sin.  I  love 
Thee,  O  my  Jesus,  with  my  whole  heart ;  I  repent  of 
having  offended  Thee.  Never  permit  me  to  offend 
Thee  again.  Grant  that  I  may  love  Thee  always,  and 
then  do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  very  love  of  nie  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company  ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 

FOl'RT?!  STATION. 

JESUS  MEETS  HIS  AFFI^ICTED  MOTHER. 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 


352  The  Stations  of  the  Cross. 

Consider  the  meeting  of  the  Sou  and  the  Mother, 
which  took  place  on  this  journey.  Jesus  and  Mary 
looked  at  each  other,  and  their  looks  became  as  so 
many  arrows  to  wound  those  hearts  which  loved  each 
other  so  tenderly. 

/'T\  y  most  loving  Jesus,  by  the  sorrow  that  Thou 
N'-%  didst  experience  in  this  meeting,  grant  me  the 
grace  of  a  truly  devoted  love  for  Thy  most  holy 
jMother.  And  thou,  my  Queen,  who  wast  over- 
whelmed wnth  sorrow,  obtain  for  me,  by  thy  inter- 
cession, a  continual  and  tender  remembrance  of  the 
Passion  of  thy  Son.  I  love  Thee,  Jesus  my  love  ;  I  re- 
pent of  hax-ing  offended  Thee.  Never  permit  me  to 
offend  Thee  again.  Grant  that  I  may  love  Thee,  and 
then  do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt. 

Our  Father.     Hail  ^Slary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  ven'  love  of  me  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company  ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 

FIFTH  STATION. 
THE  CYRENIAN    HEI,PS   JESUS    TO    CARRY   HIS    CROSS. 

K  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

/^.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  how  the  Jews,  seeing  that  at  each  step  Jesus 
from  weakness  was  on  the  point  of  expiring,  and  fear- 
ing that  He  would  die  on  the  way,  when  they  wished 
Him  to  die  the  ignominious  death  of  the  Cross,  con- 
strained Simon  the  Cyrenian  to  carry  the  Cross  be- 
hind our  Lord. 


Th]e:  Stations  of  the  Cross.  353 

^T^Y  most  beloved  Jesus,  I  will  not  refuse  the  Cross 
psJ-<  as  the  C3^renian  did  ;  I  accept  it — I  embrace  it. 
I  accept  in  particular  the  death  Thou  hast  destined  for 
me,  with  all  the  pains  which  may  accompany  it ;  I 
unite  it  to  Thy  death~I  offer  it  to  Thee.  Thou  hast 
died  for  love  of  me  ;  I  wall  die  for  love  of  Thee,  and  to 
please  Thee.  Help  me  by  Thy  grace.  I  love  Thee, 
Jesus  my  love  ;  I  repent  of  having  offended  Thee. 
Never  permit  me  to  offend  Thee  again.  Grant  that  I 
may  love  Thee  ;  and  then  do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt. 
Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  very  love  of  me  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company  ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 

SIXTH.  STATION. 
VERONICA  WIPES  THE  FACE  OF  JESUS. 

F.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

i?.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  how  the  holy  woman  named  Veronica,  see- 
ing Jesus  so  afflicted,  and  His  face  bathed  in  sweat  and 
blood,  presented  Him  with  a  towel,  w4th  which  He 
wiped  His  adorable  face,  leaving  on  it  the  impression 
of  His  hol}^  countenance. 

rT-^Y  most  beloved  Jesus,  Thy  face  was  beautiful 
N'o^t  before,  but  in  this  journey  it  has  lost  all  its 
beauty,  and  wounds  and  blood  have  disfigured  it. 
Alas !  my  soul  also  was  once  beautiful,  when  it  received 
Thy  grace  in  Baptism  ;  but  I  have  disfigured  it  since 
by  my  sins.     Thou  alone,  my  Redeemer,  canst  restore 


354  The  vStatioxs  of  the  Cross. 

it  to  its  former  beauty.     Do  this  by  Thy  passion,  and 
then  do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  ven,'  love  of  me  : 
All  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 

SF.VKN'TH  STATION. 
JESUS   FALLS  THE  SECOND  TIME. 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

J^.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  the  second  fall  of  Jesus  under  the  Cross — a 
fall  which  renews  the  pain  of  all  the  wounds  of  the 
head  and  members  of  our  afflicted  Lord. 

QY  most  gentle  Jesus,  how  many  times  Thou  hast 
pardoned  me,  and  how  many  times  have  I  fal- 
len again,  and  begun  again  to  offend  Thee  !  Oh!  by  the 
merits  of  this  new  fall,  give  me  the  necessary  helps  to 
persevere  in  Th}'  grace  until  death.  Grant  that  in  all 
temptations  which  assail  me  I  may  always  commend 
myself  to  Thee.  I  love  Thee,  Jesus  my  love,  with  my 
whole  heart  ;  '  I  repent  of  ha\nng  offended  Thee. 
Never  permit  me  to  offend  Thee  again.  Grant  that  I 
may  love  Thee  always  ;  and  then  do  with  me  what 
Thou  wilt. 

Our  Father.     Hail  INIary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  very  love  of  me  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 


The  Stations  of  the  Cross.  355 

EIGHTH  STATION. 
JESUS  SPEAKS  TO  THE  WOMEN  OF  JERUSAI.EM. 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  how  those  women  wept  with  compassion  at 
seeing  Jesus  in  such  a  pitiable  state,  streaming  with 
blood,  as  He  walked  along.  But  Jesus  said  to  them  : 
Weep  not  for  Me,  but  for  your  children. 
f\\^  Jesus,  laden  with  sorrows,  I  weep  for  the 
Vi-/  offences  I  have  committed  against  Thee,  be- 
cause of  the  pains  they  have  deserved,  and  still  more 
because  of  the  displeasure  they  have  caused  Thee,  who 
hast  loved  me  so  much.  It  is  Thy  love,  more  than  the 
fear  of  hell,  which  causes  me  to  weep  for  my  sins.  My 
Jesus,  I  love  Thee  more  than  myself ;  I  repent  of  hav- 
ing offended  Thee.  Never  permit  me  to  offend  Thee 
again.  Grant  that  I  may  love  Thee  always  ;  and  then 
do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  verj'  love  of  me : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company  ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 

NINTH  STATION. 

JESUS   FAIylvS  THE  THIRD   TIME. 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  the  third  fall  of  Jesus  Christ.     His  weak- 


356  The  Stations  of  the  Cross. 

iiess  was  extreme,  aud  the  cruelty  of  His  executioners 
excessive,  who  tried  to  hasten  His  steps  when  He  had 
scaicely  strength  to  move. 
*y  l*H.  my  outraged  Jesus,  by  the  merits  of  the 
tyjr-^  weakness  Thou  didst  suffer  in  going  to  Calvary, 
give  me  strength  sufficient  to  conquer  all  human  re- 
spect, and  all  my  wicked  passions,  which  have  led  me 
to  despise  Thy  friendship.  I  love  Thee,  Jesus  my  love, 
with  my  whole  heart ;  I  repent  of  ha\'ing  offended 
Thee.  Never  permit  me  to  offend  Thee  again.  Grant 
that  I  may  love  Thee  always  ;  and  then  do  with  me 
what  Thou  wilt. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  very  love  of  me  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 

TENTH  STATION. 

JESUS   IS  STRIPPED   OF   HIS   GARMENTS. 

y.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

/?.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  the  violence  with  which  the  executioners 
stripped  Jesus.  His  inner  garments  adhered  to  His 
torn  flesh,  and  they  dragged  them  off  so  roughly  that 
the  skin  came  with  them.  Compassionate  your  Sa- 
viour thus  cruelly  treated,  and  say  to  Him  : 
/'PlY  innocent  Jesus,  by  the  merits  of  the  torment 
^'■^  Thou  has  felt,  help  me  to  strip  myself  of  all 
affection  to  things  of  earth,  in  order  that  I  may  place 
all  my  love  in  Thee,  who  art  so  worthy  of  my  love.     1 


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The  Stations  of  the  Cross.  357 

love  thee,  O  Jesus,  with  my  whole  heart  ;  I  repent  of 
having  offended  Thee.  Never  permit  me  to  offend 
Thee  again.  Grant  that  I  may  love  thee  always  ;  and 
then  do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt. 

Om-  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glory  be  to. the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  very  love  of  ine  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company  ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 

KLEVENTH  vSTATIOX. 

JESUS  IS  NAII^ED  TO  THE  CROSS. 

F.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

i?.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  how  Jesus,  after  being  thrown  on  the  Cross, 
extended  His  hands,  and  offered  to  His  Eternal  Father 
the  sacrifice  of  His  life  for  our  salvation.  These  bar- 
barians fastened  Him  with  nails,  and  then,  raising  the 
Cross,  allowed  Him  to  die  with  anguish  on  this  in- 
famous gibbet. 

^T^Y  Jesus  !  loaded  with  contempt,  nail  my  heart 
\*-^  to  Thy  feet,  that  it  may  ever  remain  there,  to 
love  Thee,  and  never  quit  Thee  again.  I  love  Thee 
more  than  myself ;  I  repent  of  having  offended  Thee. 
Never  permit  me  to  offend  Thee  again.  Grant  that  I 
may  love  Thee  always  ;  and  then  do  with  me  what 
Thou  wilt. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  very  love  of  nie  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company  ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 


358  Thp:  Stations  of  the  Cross. 

TWELFTH  STATION. 

JESUS   DIES   OX  THE   CROSS. 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  aud  we  bless  Thee. 

i?.  Because  .by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  how  thy  Jesus,  after  three  hours'  Agony  on 
the  Cross,  consumed  at  length  with  anguish,  abandons 
Himself  to  the  weight  of  His  body,  bows  His  head  aud 
dies. 

OMY  dying  Jesus,  I  kiss  devoutly  the  Cross  on 
which  Thou  didst  die  for  love  of  me.  I  have 
merited  by  my  sins  to  die  a  miserable  death,  but  Thy 
death  is  my  hope.  Ah,  by  the  merits  of  Thy  death, 
give  me  grace  to  die,  embracing  Thy  feet,  and  burning 
with  love  to  Thee.  I  commit  my  soul  into  Thy  hands. 
I  love  Thee  with  my  whole  heart  ;  I  repent  of  ever 
having  offended  Thee.  Never  permit  me  to  offend 
Thee  again.  Grant  that  I  may  love  Thee  always  ;  and 
then  do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 
,  For  very  love  of  me  : 

Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company ; 
I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 

THIRTKKNTH  STATION. 

JESUS   IS  TAKEN   DOWN   FROM  THE  CROSS. 

l^.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 
A*.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  how,  after  the  death  of  our  Lord,  two  of  His 


The  Stations  of  the  Cross.  359 

disciples,  Joseph  and  Nicodemus,  took  Him  down  from 
the  Cross,  and  placed  Him  in  the  arms  of  His  afflicted 
Mother,  who  received  Him  wnth  unutterable  tender- 
ness, and  pressed  Him  to  her  bosom. 

O  MOTHER  of  sorrow,  for  the  love  of  this  Son, 
accept  me  for  thy  servant,  and  pray  to  Him  for 
me.  And  Thou,  my  Redeemer,  since  Thou  hast  died 
for  me,  permit  me  to  love  Thee  ;  for  I  wish  but  Thee, 
and  nothing  more.  I  love  Thee,  my  Jesus,  and  I  re- 
pent of  ever  having  offended  Thee.  Never  permit  me 
to  offend  Thee  again.  Grant  that  I  may  love  Thee  al- 
ways ;  and  then  do  with  me  what  Thou  wilt. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  J^sus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  very  love  of  me  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company  ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 


FOURTEENTH    STATION. 
JESUS  IS  PI.ACED  IN  THE  SEPUI.CHRE. 

F.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

i?.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

Consider  how  the  disciples  carried  the  body  of  Jesus 
to  bury  it,  accompanied  by  his  holy  Mother,  who  ar- 
ranged it  in  the  sepulchre  with  her  own  hands.  They 
then  closed  the  tomb,  and  all  withdrew. 
*y  ■'  H,  my  buried  Jesus,  I  kiss  the  stone  that  en- 
(xJr-^  closes  Thee.  But  Thou  didst  rise  again  the 
third  day.  I  beseech  Thee  by  Thy  Resurrection,  make 
me  rise  glorious  with  Thee  at  the  last  day,  to  be  always 


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The  Stations  of  thr  Cross. 


united  with  Thee  iu  heaven,  to  praise  Thee  and  love 
Thee  for  ever.  I  love  Thee,  and  I  repent  of  ever  hav- 
ing offended  Thee.  Never  permit  me  to  offend  Thee 
again.  Grant  that  I  may  love  Thee  ;  and  then  do  with 
me  what  Thou  wilt. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glorj'  be  to  the  Father. 

Dear  Jesus,  Thou  dost  go  to  die 

For  verj-  love  of  nie  : 
Ah  !  let  me  bear  Thee  company  ; 

I  wish  to  die  with  Thee. 

A/Ur  in:,.,  letiirn  to  tht  High   Altar,  ami  ^ay  //.,    ^' ^.,  .,..■ 

Hail  Mary,  and  the  Glory  be  to  the  Father  ^/?iv  times,  m  honor 
of  the  Passion  of  Jesus  Christ,  to  gain  the  other  Indulgences 
granted  to  those  ^vho  recite  them. 


I 


^be  devotion  of  tbe  Seven  Mor&0 
upon  tbe  Cro65.^'^ 


j.-  OME  unto  my  help,  O  God. 
W'i       J^'  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help 
me. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 


'€^Mm  H 


The  First    IVord. 

ATHBR,  FORGIVK  THEM,  FOR 
THEY     KNOW       NOT      WHAT 
THEY    DO. 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and 
we  bless  Thee. 

R.  Because   by  Thy  holy    Cross 
Thou  hast  redeemed  the  world. 


O  BELOVED  Jesus,  who  for  the  love  of  me  didst 
agonize  on  the  Cross  that  Thou  mightest  pay  by 
Thy  sufferings  the  debt  due  to  my  sins,  and  didst  open 
Thy  divine  mouth  to  obtain  my  pardon  from  eternal 
Justice  :  have  mercy  on  all  the  faithful  in  their  agony, 
and  on  me  also  when  I  shall  be  in  that  extremity,  and, 
through  the  merits  of  Thy  most  Precious  Blood  shed 
for  our  salvation,  give  us  so  lively  a  sorrow  for  our  sins 
that  we  may  breathe  out  our  souls  into  the  bosom  of 
Thine  infinite  mercy. 

361 


362       The  Seven  Words  upon  the  Cross. 

Glor}'  be  to  the  Father,  three  times. 

V.  Have  mercy  ou  us,  O  Lord. 

R.  Have  mercy  on  us. 

O  my  God,  I  believe  in  Thee,  I  hope  in  Thee,  I  love 
Thee,  and  I  repent  of  lianug  offended  Thee  by  my 
sins. 

Th/'  Serofid   Jl'or:^. 

1^  HIS  DAY  THOU  SHAI.T  BE  WITH  ME  IN'  PaRA- 
^^       DISE. 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

r\  BELOVED  Jesus,  who  for  the  love  of  me  didst 
^-^  agonize  on  the  Cross,  and  wdth  such  readiness 
and  bounty  didst  respond  to  the  faith  of  the  Good 
Thief,  who  in  the  midst  of  Thy  humiliation  ac- 
knowledged Thee  to  be  the  Son  of  God :  O  Thou  who 
didst  assure  him  of  Paradise,  have  mercy  on  all  the 
faithful  in  their  agony,  and  on  me  also  when  I  shall 
be  in  that  extremity,  and,  through  the  merits  of  Thy 
most  Precious  Blood,  revive  in  our  souls  a  faith  so 
firm  and  constant  that  it  may  not  waver  at  any  sug- 
gestion of  the  devil,  so  that  we  also  may  obtain  the 
blessed  reward  of  Heaven. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  three  times. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 


The   Third  Word. 

{  SON  ;   BEHOLD  T 

V.   We  adore   Thee,   O   Christ,   and  we   bless 


*TJ>  EHOLD  THY  SON ;  behold  THY  Mother 


Thee. 


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The  Seven  Words  upon  the  Cross.       363 

R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

f\  BELOVED  Jesus,  who  for  the  love  of  me  didst 
agonize  on  the  Cross,  and,  forgetting  Thy  suffer- 
ings, didst  leave  us  as  a  pledge  of  Thy  love  Thine  own 
most  holy  Mother,  that  through  her  we  might  confi- 
dently have  recourse  to  Thee  in  our  greatest  need  : 
have  mercy  on  all  the  faithful  in  their  agony,  and  on 
me  also  when  I  shall  be  in  that  extremity,  and,  through 
the  interior  martyrdom  of  this  Thy  dear  Mother, 
awaken  in  our  hearts  a  firm  hope  in  the  infinite  merits 
of  Thy  most  Precious  Blood,  that  we  may  avoid  the 
eternal    damnation    which    our    sins    have   deserved. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  three  times. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

The  Fourth    Word. 

(T)  Y  God  !  My  God  !  why  hast  Thou  forsaken 
^"^     ME? 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

C\  BElvOVED  Jesus,  who  for  the  love,  of  me  didst 
agonize  on  the  Cross,  and,  heaping  suffering  on 
suffering,  didst  endure  with  infinite  patience  not  only 
Thy  many  bodily  tortures,  but  the  most  heavy  afflic- 
tion of  spirit  through  the  Dereliction  of  Thine  Eternal 
Father  :  have  merc}^  on  all  the  faithful  in  their  agony, 
and  on  me  also  when  I  shall  be  in  that  extremity,  and, 
through  the  merits  of  Thy  most  Precious  Blood,  give 
us  grace  to  suffer  with  true  patience  all  the  pains  and 


364       The  Seven  Words  upon  the  Cross. 

afflictions  of  our  agony,  that,  uniting  tliem  with  Thine, 
we  may  be  partakers  of  Thy  glory  in  Paradise. 

Glor\'  be  to  the  Father,  three  times. 

Have  raerc}-,  etc. 

The  Fifth   Word. 

I  THIRST. 
V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

^~\  BELOVED  Jesus,  who  didst  agonize  on  the  Cross 
^^  for  the  love  of  me,  and  who,  not  satisfied  with 
all  the  ignominy  and  suffering,  wouldst  willingly  have 
suffered  yet  more,  so  that  all  men  might  be  saved — as 
was  clearly  proved  when  all  the  torrents  of  Thy  Pas- 
sion would  not  allay  the  Thirst  of  Th}-  tender  Heart : 
have  mercy  on  all  the  faithful  in  their  agony,  and  on 
me  also  when  I  shall  be  in  that  extremity,  and,  through 
the  merits  of  Thy  most  Precious  Blood,  enkindle  such 
a  fire  of  charity  in  our  hearts  as  may  cause  them  to 
burn  \ntli  the  desire  of  uniting  themselves  to  Thee  for 
all  eternity. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  three  times. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

The  Sixth    IVnrd. 
'TTT  IS  CONSUMMATED. 

'^      r.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 
R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

/^  BELOVED  Jesus,  who  for  the  love  of  me  didst 
^-"^      agonize  on  the  Cross,  and  from  that  Throne  of 


The  Seven  Words  upon  the  Cross.       365 

Truth  didst  announce  the  completion  of  the  work  of 
our  Redemption,  through  which,  from  being  the  chil- 
dren of  wrath  and  perdition,  we  are  become  the  children 
of  God  and  the  heirs  of  Heaven  :  have  mercy  on  all 
the  faithful  in  their  agony,  and  on  me  also  when  I  shall 
be  in  that  extremity,  and,  through  the  merits  of  Thy 
most  Precious  Blood,  detach  us  entirely  from  the  world 
and  from  ourselves,  and  at  the  moment  of  our  agony 
give  us  grace  sincerely  to  offer  Thee  the  sacrifice  of 
our  life  in  expiation  of  our  sins. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  three  times. 

Have  mercy,  etc. 

The  Seventh  Word. 

^-p^ATHER.  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  My 
t-Li     spirit. 

V.  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

R.  Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

O  BELOVED  Jesus,  who  didst  agonize  on  the  Cross 
for  the  love  of  me,  and  who,  in  completing 
this  great  Sacrifice,  didst  accept  the  will  of  Thine 
Eternal  Father,  by  resigning  Thy  spirit  into  His  hands, 
and  then  bowing  Thy  Head  and  dying  :  have  mercy  on 
a'll  the  faithful  in  their  agony,  and  on  me  also  when  I 
shall  be  in  that  extremity,  and,  through  the  merits  of 
Thy  most  Precious  Blood,  give  us,  in  our  agony,  an  en- 
tire conformity  to  the  divine  will,  that  we  may  be  ready 
either  to  live  or  die  according  as  it  shall  best  please 
Thee,  desiring  nothing  but  the  accomplishment  of  Thy 
blessed  will  in  us. 


366      The  Seven  Words  upon  the  Cross. 

Glor>'  be  to  the  Father,  three  times. 
Have  mercy,  etc. 

A  Praytr  to  aur  Blessed  Lady  of  Sorrows. 

OHOLY  :Mother,  most  afflicted  by  the  bitter  sorrow 
which  thou  didst  endure  at  the  foot  of  the  Cross 
during  the  Three  Hours'  Agony  of  Jesus  :  vouchsafe  to 
assist  all  of  us,"  the  children  of  thy  sorrows,  in  our  last 
agony,  that  through  thine  intercession  we  may  pass 
from  the  bed  of  death  to  form  a  crown  for  thee  in  the 
heavenly  Paradise. 

Hail  Mary,  t/iree  times. 

O  Mary,  Mother  of  grace, 

Mother  of  mercy. 

Protect  us  from  the  enemy. 

And  receive  us  at  the  hour  of  death,  W 

F.  From  sudden  and  unlooked-for  death., 

J^.  O  Lord,  deliver  us. 

V.  From  the  snares  of  the  de\'il, 

J^.  O  Lord,  deliver  us. 

y.  From  everlasting  death, 

i?.  O  Lord,  deliver  us. 

Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  who  for  the  salvation  of  mankind  didst 
give  an  example  and  a  help  in  the  Passion  and 
Death  of  Thy  Son  :  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  in  the 
liour  of  our  death  we  may  experience  the  effects  of  this 
Th}-  charity,  and  deserve  to  be  partakers  in  the  glory 
of  Him  our  Redeemer,  tlirough  the  same  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


The  Seven  Words  upon  the  Cross. 


36y 


Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  I  give  you  my  heart  and 
HI)'  soul. 

Jesus,  Mary,  aud  Joseph,  assist  me  in  my  last  agony. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  may  I  breathe  forth  my 
soul  in  peace  with  you.  W 


Z\K  IRo^ar?  of  the  Blcsseb  Uicgiu 


HE  devotion  called  the  Rosary  consists  of  fif- 
teen Paler  Nosters  and  Glorias,  and  one  hun- 
dred and  fifty  Ave  Marias,  to  be  recited  on 
Indulgenced  beads.  It  is  divided  into  three 
parts,  each  containing  five  Decades,  or  Tens ; 
a  Decade  consisting  of  one  Paler,  ten  Aves,  and 
one  Gloria.^  To  each  of  these  Decades  is  as- 
signed one  of  the  principal  Mysteries  of  the 
life  of  our  Saviour  or  of  His  Blessed  Mother,  as 
matter  of  meditation,  whereon  the  mind  is  to 
exercise  itself  wliile  at  prayer,  and  therefore  it 
;  is  prefixed  to  everj-  Decade. 

The  fifteen  My.steries,  as  we  have  said,  are 
divided  into  three  parts — \-iz.,  five  Joyful,  five  Sorrowful,  and 
five  Glorious  Mysteries.  Now,  the  method  consists  in  raising 
corresponding  affections  in  the  will  during  the  recital  of  each 
Decade,  such  as  the  devotion  of  each  one  may  suggest :  for  ex- 
ample, in  the  first  part,  sentiments  of  jov  for  the  coming  of  our 
Redeemer  ;  in  the  second,  oi  compassion  for  the  sufferings  of  our 
L,ord,  and  contrition  for  our  sins,  which  were  the  occasion  of  them  ; 
in  the  \.\\\rdL,oi  lhanks_e:iving  for  the  exaltation  and  glorv'  of  our 
Saviour  and  His  Blessed  Mother,  hoping  through  the  merits  of 
His  Passion,  and  her  Intercession,  to  be  made  partakers  of  their 
glor>'.     To  assist  the  mind  in   this  exercise  a  short  Meditation 


ll  IS  customary  to  prclace  these  prayers  with   tlic  Apvsiles' 
L'retit,  one  Pati-r.  three  Aves,  and  one  Gloria,  as  in  the  chaplet  in- 

tr,.,ln. -^-rl  hv  m    Uri,!;..!  of  Sweden 

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Rosary  of  the  Bi^essed  Virgin  Mary.     369 

and  prayer  are  usually  given  to  be  used  before  and  after  each  De- 
cade. In  order  to  say  the  Rosary  well,  we  should  not  be  satisfied 
with  merely  pronounciug  the  words  of  the  prayers,  or  with  a 
vague  and  general  reflection  on  the  Mysteries  ;  but  we  should  en- 
deavor to  acquire  the  habit  of  reciting  them  with  great  attention 
and  reverence,  at  the  same  time  dwelling  in  a  vivid  manner  upon 
the  different  Mysteries.  In  order  to  do  this  the  better  it  is  some- 
times the  custom,  in  addition  to  the  short  meditation  on  the 
Mystery  (which  is  usually  read  before  the  recital  of  each  Decade, 
and  which  contains,  either  expressed  or  understood,  a  prayer  for 
the  particular  Virtue  to  which  it  has  relation),  to  subjoin  a  short 
ejaculation  in  reference  to  the  subject  of  the  Mystery,  which  may 
be  inserted  after  the  holy  name  of  Jesus  in  the  Hail  Mary,  or  to 
divide  the  meditation  into  ten  points,  one  for  each  Ave.  The 
reading  of  the  meditation,  ejaculation,  or  prayer  are  only  pious 
practices  to  assist  in  the  more  devout  recitation  of  the  Rosary, 
which  consists  essentially  only  in  the  recitation  of  the  vocal 
prayers  while  the  mind  dwells  upon  the  subject  of  the  Mystery 
contemplated. 


THE   FORM  OF   BLESSING   ROSARIES. 
Proper  to  the  Order  of  Preachers. 

VrDTUTORIUM     110s-  f~yJK    help    is    in    the 

(v/'-"^    trum    in     nomine  -       name  of  the  Lord. 
Domini. 

J^.  Qui   fecit  coelum   et  J^.  Who  hath  made  hea- 

terram.  ven  and  earth. 

K  Domine,  exaudi  orati-  F.  O     Lord,    hear    my 

onem  meam.  prayer. 

7?.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te  A*.  And  let  my  cry  come 

veniat.  ointo  Thee. 


370    Rosary  of  the  Bi^essed  Virgin  Mary. 


V.  Uomiuus  vobiscum.  V.  The    Lord    be    with 

you. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  /v.  Aud  with  thy  spiriU 


Oremiis. 


Lei  us  pniy. 


/^MXIPOTENS  ct  mi- 
^^  sericors  Deus,  qui 
propter  exiiniaui  charita- 
tem  tuam  qua  dilexisti 
nos,  Filiuiu  tuuui  unigeui- 
tuin  Domiuum  nostrum 
Jesum  Christum  de  coelis 
in  terram  desceudere,  et  de 
Beatissimce  Marite  Domi- 
nse  nostrse  utero  sacratis- 
simo,  Angelo  iiuntiaute, 
carnem  suscipere,  crucem- 
que  ac  mortem  subire,  et 
tertia  die  gloriose  a  mor- 
tuis  resurgere  voluisti,  ut 
nos  eriperes  de  potestate 
diaboli :  obsecramus  im- 
meiisam  clemeutiam  tuam, 
ut  haec  signa  Rosarii  in 
honorem  et  laudem  ejus- 
dem  Genitricis  Filii  tui  ab 
Bcclesia  tua  fideli  dicata 
bene'^dicas  et  sancti"^ 
fices,  eisque  tantam  infun- 
das  \'irtutem  Spiritus  Sauc- 
ti,  ut  quicumque  horum 
quodlibet  secum  portaverit; 


*ZT  L:MIGHTY  and  most 
r*-''-^  merciful  God,  who, 
out  of  the  wondrous  love 
whereby  Thou  hast  loved 
us,  that  Thou  mightest  de- 
liver us  from  the  power  of 
the  devil,  didst  will  that 
Thine  Only-begotten  Son, 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
should  come  down  upon 
earth,  and  at  the  message 
of  an  Angel  take  flesh  from 
the  most  sacred  Womb  of 
our  Lady,  Blessed  Mary, 
and  undergo  the  death  of 
the  Cross,  and  the  third 
day  rise  gloriously  from  the 
dead :  we  implore  Thine 
abounding  mercy  that 
Thou  wDuldst  bless  "^  and 
sanctify  "^^  these  Rosaries, 
dedicated  by  Thy  faithful 
Church  to  the  honor  and 
praise  of  the  same  Mother 
of  Thy  Son,  and  w^ouldst 
so  abundantly  pour  forth 
upon  them  the  power  of 


Rosary  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary.     371 


atque  iu  domo  sua  reve- 
renter  teuuerit,  et  iu  eis  ad 
te,  secuudum  hujus  sauc- 
tae  Societatis  iustituta,  di- 
vina  coutemplaudo  mys- 
teria  devote  oraverit,  salu- 
bri  et  perseveranti  devoti- 
oue  abuudet,  sitque  cou- 
sors  et  particeps  omuium 
gratiarum,  privilegioruui  et 
indulgeutiarum,  quae  eidem 
Societati  per  sauctam  Se- 
dem  Apostolicam  coucessa 
fueruut,  ab  omui  hoste 
visibili  et  iuvisibili  sem- 
per et  ubique  in  hoc  saeculo 
liberetur,  et  in  exitu  suo 
ab  ipsa  Beatissima  Virgine 
Maria  Dei  Geuitrice  tibi 
plenus  bonis  operibus  prae- 
sentari  mereatur.  Per 
eumdem  Dominum  nos- 
trum Jesum  Christum,  Fi- 
lium  tuum,  qui  tecum  vi- 
vit  et  regnat  in  unitate 
Spiritus  Sancti  Deus,  per 
omnia  saecula  saeculorum. 


/?.  Amen. 


the  Holy  Ghost  that  who- 
soever shall  carry  them 
about  their  persons,  and 
shall  reverently  keep  them 
in  their  homes,  and  shall 
devoutly  pray  unto  Thee, 
contemplating,  according 
to  the  institutes  of  this 
holy  Society,  the  divine 
mysteries  thereupon,  may 
abound  in  sound  and  last- 
ing devotion,  and  may  be 
sharers  and  partakers  in 
all  the  graces,  privileges, 
and  indulgences  which 
have  been  granted  to  the 
same  Society  by  the  Holy 
Apostolic  See  ;  may  at  all 
times  and  in  all  places  be 
delivered  from  every  foe, 
visible  and  invisible,  in  this 
present  world,  and  may 
finally  at  the  hour  of  death, 
full  of  all  good  works,  be 
found  worthy  to  be  pre- 
sented unto  Thee  by  the 
same  most  blessed  Virgin 
Mary,  Mother  of  God. 
Through  the  same  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 
y?.  Amen. 


I hr  tTiest  then  sprinkles  the  Rosaries  ivtth  holy  water. 


372     Rosary  of  the  Bi^es^ed  Virgin  Mary. 


A  METHOD  OF  RECITING  THE  ROSARY  OF 

-X-^TT     t-^    X^-rcr-r-     -T'TT-TI^     MARY. 

IN  the  name  of  the  Father,  •h  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

V.  Thou  shalt  open  m}-  Ups,  O  Lord. 

R.  And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

V.  Come  unto  m}-  help,  O  God. 

R.  O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 

V.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

R.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen.     Alleluia. 

\FyoiM  ^^eptnagesima  to    Easter, /o;   Alleluia  io^,  Praise  to  Thee, 
O  Lord,  King  of  eternal  Glorj-.J 

;  At  the  Cross  say  the  Apostles'  Creed  .  /  believe  in  God,  etc.  On 
the  three  small  beads  say  :  ist,  /  salute  thee.  Daughter  of  God 
tht'  Father  ;  obtain  for  us  the  gift  of  a  firm  faith.  Hail  Mary, 
etc  2d.  I  salute  thee,  Mother  of  God  the  Son  :  obtain  for  us  tht' 
gift  of  constant  hope.  Hail  Mary,  etc.  3d,  I  salute  thee,  Spouse 
or  CnJ  the  Hol\  Gh'jsf  .   obtain  for  us  tht  gift  of  an  ardent  cha- 


f  HK  FIVE  JOYFUL  MYSTERIES. 

For  Mondays  and  Thursdays  ;  the  Sundays  of 
Advent,  and  those  from  the  Epiphany  un- 
til Lent. 

/.    The  Annunciation. 

*T  '  ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  Myster}-,  how  the  An- 
r-* — *  gel  Gabriel  saluted  our  Blessed  Lad}-  wnth  the 
title.  Full  of  !^ race,  and  declared  tmto  her  the  Incar- 
nation of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 


Rosary  of  the  Bi^essed  Virgin  Mary.     373 

Oiir  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

I.ef  ifs  pray. 

OHOLY  Mary,  Queen  of  Virgins,  through  the 
most  high  Mystery  of  the  Incarnation  of  thy 
beloved  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  wherein  our  salva- 
tion was  begun,  obtain  for  us,  through  thy  most  holy 
intercession,  light  to  understand  the  greatness  of  the 
benefit  He  hath  bestowed  upon  us,  in  vouchsafing  to 
become  our  Brother,  and  in  giving  thee.  His  own  be- 
loved Mother,  to  be  our  Mother  also.     Ameii. 

II.   The  Visitation. 

'T  '  ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  the 
«-* — ^  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  understanding  from  the 
Angel  that  her  cousin  St.  Elizabeth  had  conceived, 
went  with  haste  into  the  mountains  of  Judea  to  visit 
her,  and  remained  with  her  three  months. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

Let  us  pray. 

/^  HOIvY  Virgin,  spotless  Mirror  of  humility,  by 
^— ^  that  exceeding  love  which  moved  thee  to  visit 
thy  holy  cousin  St.  Elizabeth,  obtain  for  us,  through 
thine  intercession,  that  our  hearts  being  visited  by  thy 
divine  Son,  and  freed  from  all  sin,  we  may  praise  and 
give  thanks  to  Him  for  ever.     Amen. 

III.   The  Birth  of  Jesus  Christ  in  Bethlehem. 

*"■  '  ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  the 
«-■— ^      Blessed  Virgin    Mary,  when    the  time  of  the 


374     Rosary  of  the  Bi^essed  Virgin  Mary. 


delivery  was  come,  brought  forth  our  Redeemer,  Jesus 
Christ,  at  midnight,  and  laid  Him  in  a  manger,  be- 
cause there  was  no  room  for  Him  in  the  inns  of  Beth- 
lehem. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary,   ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

L.c't  us  pniY. 

r^  PURE  Mother  of  God,  through  thy  \nrginal  and 
^^  most  joyful  delivery,  whereby  thou  gavest  to  the 
world  thine  only  Son,  our  Saviour,  obtain  for  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  through  thine  intercession,  the  grace  to 
lead  such  pure  and  holy  lives  in  this  world  that  we 
may  become  worthy  to  sing,  %\nthout  ceasing,  the  mer- 
cies of  thy  Son,  and  His  benefits  to  us  by  thee.   Amen. 

IV.    The  Presentation   of  our  Blessed  Lord  in  the 
Temple. 

"T  1  ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  the 
«•  *  ^  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  on  the  day  of  her  Purifi- 
cation, presented  the  Child  Jesus  in  the  Temple,  where 
holy  Simeon,  giving  thanks  to  God,  with  great  devo- 
tion received  Him  into  his  arms. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

I  r'  us  pray. 

/^  HOLY  Virgin,  niQst  admirable  example  and  pat- 
^-^  tern  of  obedience,  who  didst  present  the  Lord 
of  the  Temple  in  the  Temple  of  God,  obtain  for  us,  of 
th}-  Blessed  Son,  that,  with  holy  Simeon  and  devout 
Anna,  we  may  praise  and  glorify  Him  forever.  Amen. 


I 


Rosary  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary.     375 

V.   The  Finding  of  the  Child  Jesus  in    the  Temple. 

*  I  .  ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  JMystery,  how  the 
«-* — *  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  after  having  lost  her  be- 
loved Son  in  Jerusalem,  sought  Him  for  the  space  of 
three  days  ;  and  at  length  found  Him  in  the  Temple, 
sitting  in  the  midst  of  the  Doctors,  hearing  them,  and 
asking  them  questions. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

Lei  us  pray. 

f~\  MOST  Blessed  Virgin,  more  than  martyr  in  thy 
^^  sufferings,  and  yet  the  comfort  of  such  as  are 
afflicted  :  by  that  unspeakable  j  03^  wherewith  thy  soul 
was  filled  when  at  length  thou  didst  find  thy  dearly- 
beloved  Sou  in  the  Temple,  teaching  in  the  midst  of 
the  Doctors,  obtain  of  Him  that  we  may  so  seek  Him 
and  find  Him  in  His  hol}^  Catholic  Church  as  never 
more  to  be  separated  from  Him.     Afnen. 

Hail,   holy   Queen,    with    V.    and    A*.,    and   Prayer 
(p.  79).     Or  Prayer  of  Rosary  vSunday  (p.  773). 


THE. FIVE  SORROWFUL  MYSTKRIES. 

For  Tuesdays  and  Fridays,   and  the  Sundays 
IN   Lent. 

/.   The  Prayer  and  Bloody  Sweat  of  our  Blessed  Sa- 
viour ifi  the  Gardeti. 

*T    1  ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  our  Lord 
«*  ^     Jesus  was  so  afflicted  for  us  in  the  Garden  of 


37^     Rosary  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 

Gethsemani  that  His  Bod}-  was  bathed  in  a  Bloody 
Sweat,  which  ran  down  in  great  drops  to  the  ground. 

Our  Father.     Hail  JIary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

Let  us  pray. 

OHOLY  Virgin,  more  than  martj'r,  b}^  that  ar- 
dent prayer  which  our  beloved  Saviour  poured 
forth  to  His  Heavenly  Father,  vouchsafe  to  intercede 
for  us,  that,  our  passions  being  subjected  to  the  obe- 
dience of  reason,  we  may  always,  and  in  all  things, 
conform  and  subject  ourselves  to  the  holy  will  of  God. 
A'tnefi. 

II.   The  Scourging  of  our  Blessed  Lord  at  the  Pillar. 

"-w — '  ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  our 
Ji — i  Lord  Jesus  Christ  was  most  cruelly  scourged  in 
the  house  of  Pilate  ;  the  number  of  stripes  inflicted 
upon  Him  being,  it  is  said,  about  five  thousand. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

I  ■  '.   :is  prav. 

O  MOTHER  of  God,  Fountain  of  patience,  through 
those  stripes  thy  only  and  dearly-beloved  Son 
vouchsafed  to  suffer  for  us,  obtain  of  Him  for  us  grace 
to  mortify  our  rebellious  senses,  to  avoid  the  occasion 
of  sin,  and  to  be  ready  to  suffer  evers'thing  rather  than 
offend  God.     Adicu. 

HI.    The  Crowning  of  our  Blessed  Saviour  with 
Thorns. 

*-| — '  ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  those 
Ji — i     cruel  ministers   of  Satan  plaited  a  Crown   of 


Rosary  of  the  Bi^essed  Virgin  Mary.     377 

Thorns,  and  cruell}^  pressed  it  on  the  Sacred  Head  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

Let  lis  pray. 

O  MOTHER  of  our  Eternal  Prince,  the  King  of 
Glory,  by  those  sharp  Thorns  wherewith  His 
Sacred  Head  was  pierced,  we  beseech  thee  to  obtain, 
through  thine  intercession,  that  we  may  be  delivered 
from  all  emotions  of  pride,  and  escape  that  shame  which 
our  sins  deserve  at  the  day  of  judgment.     Amen. 

.  IV.  Jesus  carrying  His  C^'oss. 

'-% — '  ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  our 
r" — *  Ivord  Jesus  Christ,  being  sentenced  to  die,  bore, 
with  most  amazing  patience,  the  Cross  which  was  laid 
upon  Him  for  His  greater  torment  and  ignominy. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

Let  us  pray. 

OHOLY  Virgin,  model  of  patience,  by  the  most 
painful  carrying  of  the  Cross,  in  which  thy  Sou, 
our  Ivord  Jesus  Christ,  bore  the  heavy  weight  of  our 
sins,  obtain  for  us  of  Him,  through  thine  intercession, 
courage  and  strength  to  follow  His  steps,  and  bear  our 
cross  after  Him  to  the  end  of  our  lives.     Amen. 

V.    The  Crucifi.rion  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

"ni  ',  ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  our 
J*=^      Ivord  Jesus  Christ,  being  come  to  Mount  Cal- 


37S      ROSARV   OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MaRY. 

vary,  was  stripped  of  His  clothes,  aud  His  Hands  and 
Feet  were  cruelly  nailed  to  the  Cross,  in  the  presence 
of  His  most  afiQicted  Mother. 

Ou7'  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

Let  us  pray. 

OHOLY  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  as  the  Body  of  thy 
beloved  Son  was  for  us  stretched  upon  the  Cross, 
so  may  we  offer  up  our  souls  and  bodies  to  be  cruci- 
fied with  Him,  and  our  hearts  to  be  pierced  with  grief 
at  His  most  bitter  Passion  ;  and  thou,  O  most  sorrow- 
ful Mother,  graciously  vouchsafe  to  help  us,  by  thy 
all-powerful  prayers,  to  accomplish  the  work  of  our 
salvation.  Amen. 
Hail,  holy  Queen,  etc.  {p.  79).     Or  Prayer  (p.  773). 


THE  FIVE  GLORIOUS  MYSTERIES. 

For  Wednesdays  and  Saturdays,  and  the  Sun- 
days FROM  Easter  untii^  Advent. 

/.    The  Resurrection  of  our  Lord  from  the  dead. 

'T  '  ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  our 
«-*—-*  IvOrd  Jesus  Christ,  triumphing  gloriously  over 
death,  rose  again  the  third  day.  Immortal  and  Impas- 
sible. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Gloty  be  to 
the  Father, 


Rosary  of  the  Bi^essed  Virgin  Mary.     379 

Ltl  us  pray. 

O  GLORIOUS  Virgin  Mary,  by  that  unspeakable 
joy  thou  didst  receive  in  the  Resurrection  of  thy 
divine  Son,  we  beseech  thee  obtain  for  us  of  Him  that 
our  hearts  may  never  go  astray  after  the  false  joys  of 
this  world,  but  may  be  wholly  employed  in  seeking 
the  true  and  solid  joys  of  heaven.     Amefi. 

II.   The  Ascension  0/  Christ  into  Heaven. 

^ — 'ET  us   contemplate,    in   this   Mystery,   how  our 

,JI i     Lord  Jesus  Christ,  forty  days  after  His  R.esur- 

rection,  ascended  into  heaven,  attended  by  Angels, 
in  the  sight  of  His  most  holy  Mother  and  His  holy 
Apostles  and  Disciples. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

Let  us  pray. 

O  MOTHER  of  God,  consoler  of  the  afflicted,  as 
thy  beloved  Son,  when  He  ascended  into  hea- 
ven, lifted  up  His  hands  and  blessed  His  Apostles,  as 
He  departed  from  them ;  so  vouchsafe,  most  holy 
Mother,  to  lift  up  thy  pure  hands  to  Him  on  our  be- 
half, that  we  may  enjoy  the  benefits  of  His  blessing, 
and  of  thine,  here  on  earth,  and  hereafter  in  heaven. 
Amen. 

HI.  The  Descent  of  the  Holy  Ghost  upon  the  Apostles. 

*-m — 'ET  us  contemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  the 
,J — »  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  being  seated  on  the  right 
hand  of  God,  sent,    as  He  had  promised,  the   Holy 


380     Rosary  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 

Ghost  upon  His  Apostles,  who,  after  He  had  ascended, 
returned  to  Jerusalem,  and  continued  in  prayer  and 
supplication,  waiting  for  the  fulfilment  of  His  promise. 
Our  Father.  Hail  Mary,  ten  times.  Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

Let  Hi  pray. 

OS  ACRED  Virgin,  Tabernacle  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
we  beseech  thee  to  obtain,  by  thine  intercession, 
that  this  Comforter,  whom  thy  beloved  Son  sent  down 
upon  His  Apostles,  filling  them  thereby  with  spiritual 
joy,  may  teach  us  in  this  world  the  true  way  of  salva- 
tion, and  make  us  to  walk  in  the  way  of  virtue  and 
good  works.     Amen. 

IV.  The  Assumption  of  the  Blessed  Virgi^i  Mary  into 
Heaven. 

"1  '  ET  us  ccMitemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  the  glo- 
f* — ^  rious  Virgin,  twelve  years  after  the  Resurrec- 
tion of  her  Sou,  passed  out  of  this  world  unto  Him, 
and  was  by  Him  taken  up  into  heaven,  attended  by 
the  holy  Angels. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

Let  us  pray. 

OHOLV  Virgin,  who,  entering  the  heavenly  man- 
sions, didst  fill  the  Angels  with  joy  and  man 
Mnth  hope  :  vouchsafe  to  intercede  for  us  at  the  hour 
of  our  death,  that,  being  delivered  from  the  illusions 
and  temptations  of  the  devil,  we  may  joyfully  pass 
out  of  this  earthly  estate  to  enjoy  the  happiness  of 
eternal  life.     Amen. 


Rosary  of  the  Bi^kssed  Virgin  Mary.     381 

V.  The  Coronation  of  the  Blessed   Virgin  Mary  in 
Heaven. 

"T  \  ET  us  coutemplate,  in  this  Mystery,  how  the  glo- 
'-' — *  nous  Virgin  Mary  was,  to  the  great  jubilee  and 
exultation  of  the  whole  Court  of  heaven,  crowned  by 
her  Son  with  the  brightest  diadem  of  glory. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary,  ten  times.     Glory  be  to 
the  Father. 

f.(-i'  us  pray. 

r^  GLORIOUvS  Queen  of  all  the  heavenly  host,  we 
^-^  beseech  thee  to  accept  these  prayers,  which,  as 
a  Crown  of  Roses,  we  offer  at  thy  feet ;  and  grant, 
most  gracious  Lady,  that,  by  thy  intercession,  our 
souls  may  be  inflamed  with  so  ardent  a  desire  of  see- 
ing thee  so  gloriously  crowned,  that  it  may  never  die 
within  us  until  it  shall  be  changed  into  the  happy  frui- 
tion of  thy  blessed  sight.  Amen. 
Hail,  holy  Queen,  etc.  {p.  79).     Or  Prayer  (p.  773). 


A  Prayer  ascribed  to  St.   Bernard.'!' 

/T\EMORARB,  O  piis-  "T^  BMBMBBR,  O  most 

'^^    '     sima  Virgo  Maria,  '-■-Xs   loving  Virgin  Mary, 

non  esse  auditum  a  sseculo,  that  never  was  it  known 

quemquam  ad  tua  curren-  that  any  one  who  fled  to 

tem  prsesidia,    tua  implo-  thy    protection,    implored 

rantem  auxilia,  tua  peteu-  thy  help,  and  sought  thine 

tem  suffragia,  esse  derelic-  intercession,  was  left  for- 

tum.     Bgo,  tali    animatus  saken.     Inspired  with  this 

confidentia,    ad   te,    Virgo  confidence,  I  fly  unto  thee, 


382     Rosary  of  the  Bi^essed  Virgin  Mary. 


virginum,  Mater,  curro. 
Ad  te  venio  ;  coram  te  ge- 
meus  peccator  assisto.  No- 
li, Mater  Verbi,  verba  mea 
despicere,  sed  audi  propi- 
tia  et  exaudi. 

Amen. 


O  Virgin  of  virgins,  my 
Mother.  To  thee  I  come  ; 
before  thee  I  stand,  sinful 
and  sorrowful.  O  Mother 
of  the  Word,  despise  not 
my  words,  but  graciously 
hear  and  grant  my  prayer. 
A)ne?i. 


V-^-;^  V3  :?>"  V>' 


"t^'^ 


^-a 


^be  Scapular^^^ 


OF  THE  CONFRATERNITY  OF  OUR  LADY  OF 
MT.    CARMEIy. 


ra:r4^c 


1:  HE  Scapular,  or  Little  Habit  of  the  Blessed  Vir- 
:  gin,  is  composed  of  two  small  square  pieces  of 
'■  brown  cloth,  connected  by  two  cords,  and  design- 
:  ed  to  be  worn  over  the  shoulders  under  the  or- 
K  ditiary  clothing.  It  was,  according  to  a  most 
authentic  tradition,  given  by  our  Blessed  Lady 
herself,  as  a  pledge  of  her  lov&  and  patronage,  to 
St.  Simon  Stock,  general  of  the  Carmelites,  on 
the  i6th  offuly,  A  .D.  1251. 


THE  FORM  OF  RECEIVING  A  PERSON 
INTO  THE  CONFRATERNITY  OF  MT. 
CARMEL, 


And  of  Bi^essing  and  Bestowing  the  Scapular, 
OR  IviTTLE  Habit  of  the  Same. 

The  Postulant  kneels  before  the  Priest,  who  is  x'cstedin  smplicc  a>ul 
7t'hite  stole,  and  the  Priest  says  : 

Q^USCEPlMUvS,     Deus,     TZTe  have  received  Thy 

^"^     misericordiam  tuam  mercy,  O  God,  in 

in  medio   templi  tui ;    se-   the  midst  of  Thy  temple ; 

383 


384 


The  Scapular. 


cundum  nomen  tuum, 
Deus,  sic  et  laus  tua  in 
fines  terrae  ;  justitia  plena 
est  dextera  tua. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

Christe  eleison. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

Pater  noster  {secrefo). 

V.  Et  ne  nos  inducas  in 
tentationem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a 
malo. 

V.  Salv/^w  fac  serviim 
tuum, 

R.  Deus  mens,  speran- 
tem  in  te. 

V.  Mitte  ei,  Domiue, 
auxilium  de  sancto, 

R.  Et  de  Siou  tuere 
eum. 

V.  Nihil  proficiat  inimi- 
cus  in  eo. 

R.  Et  filius  iniquitatis 
non  apponat  nocere  ei. 

V.  Doniine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 

}'.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


according  to  Thy  name,  O 
God,  so  also  is  Thy  praise 
unto  the  ends  of  the  earth  ; 
Thy  right  hand  is  full  of 
justice. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Father  {itiaudibly). 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

F.  Save  Thy  servaiity 

R.  O  my  God,  who  put- 
teth  his  trust  in  Thee. 

/'.  Send  hbn  help,  O 
Lord,  from  Thy  holy  place, 

R.  And  defend  him  out 
of  Sion. 

V.  Let  not  the  enemy 
prevail  against  him, 

R.  Nor  the'  son  of  ini- 
quity draw  nigh  to  hurt 
him. 

I^.  Q  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

K  The  Lord  be  with 
you, 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


The  Scapui^ar. 


385 


Oremus. 


Let  us  pray 


^  USCIPIAT  te  Christus 
N-^  in  numero  fidelium 
suorum ;  et  nos,  licet  in- 
digni,  te  suscipimus  in  ora- 
tionibus  nostris.  Conce- 
dat  tibi  Dens  per  Unigeni- 
tum  suum  mediatorem  Dei 
et  hominum,  tempus  bene 
vivendi,  locum  bene  agen- 
di,  constantiam  bene  per- 
se verandi,  et  ad  aeternae 
vitae  hereditatem  feliciter 
perveniendi  ;  et  sicut  nos 
hodie  fraterna  charitas  spi- 
ritualiter  jungit  in  terris, 
ita  divina  pietas,  quae  di- 
lectionis  est  auctrix  et 
amatrix,  nos  cum  fidelibus 
suis  conjungere  dignetur  in 
coelis.  Per  eumdem  Chris- 
tum Dominum  nostrum. 


R.  Amen. 

V.  Adjutorium  nostrum 
in  nomine  Domini, 

R.  Qui  fecit  coelum  et 
terram. 

V.  Sit  nomen  Domini 
benedictum 


fX\  AY  Christ  receive 
^^^-^  thee  into  the  num- 
ber of  His  faithful  people  ; 
and  we,  though  unworthy, 
receive  Thee  into  fellow- 
ship in  our  prayers.  May 
God,  through  His  Only- 
begotten,  the  Mediator  be- 
tween God  and  man,  grant 
thee  time  for  right-living, 
space  for  well-doing,  stead- 
fastness for  truly  persever- 
ing, and  for  happily  attain- 
ing unto  the  inheritance  of 
everlasting  life ;  and  as 
brotherly  love  doth  now 
spiritually  join  us  together 
on  earth,  so  may  the  Fa- 
therly Love  of  God,  the  Au- 
thor and  Nourisher  of  all 
love,  vouchsafe  to  number 
us  among  His  faithful  in 
heaven.  Through  the 
same  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Our  help  is  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord, 

R.  Who  hath  made  hea- 
ven and  earth. 

V.  Blessed  be  the  name 
of  the  Lord 


386 


The  ScapuTvAR. 


R.  Bx  hoc  uimc  et  us- 
que in  sseculum. 

V.  Domiue,  exaucli  ora- 
tionem  meani. 

R.  Et  clamor  ineus  ad 
te  veuiat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscimi. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


"O^ETERNE  Pater,  et 
^'"^^  Omnipoteus  Deus, 
qui  Unigenitum  tuum  ves- 
tem  nostrae  mortalitatis  in- 
duere  voluisti  :  obsecra- 
mus  immensam  tuae  largi- 
tatis  beue-Wictionem  in 
hoc  genus  effluere  vesti- 
menti,  quod  saucti  Patres 
ad  innocentite  et  humilita- 
tis  indicium  a  reuuutian- 
tibus  Sccculo  gestari  sanxe- 
runt,  et  sic  ipsum  bene  'i' 
dicere  digueris  ;  ut  qui- 
cumciue  eo  usus  fuerit  iii- 
duere  mereatur  ipsum  Do- 
minum  nostrum  Jesum 
Christum  Filiuni  tuum,  qui 
tecum  \{\\t  et  regnat  in 
unitate  Spiritus  Sancti 
Deus,  per  omnia  Scecula 
saeculorum. 
R.  Ameu. 


R.  From  this  time  forth 
for  evermore. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R,  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  %N4th  you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

/  c'f   US  f>)\I\. 

^VERLASTIXG  Fa- 
^°°^  tlier  and  Almighty 
God,  who  didst  will  that 
Thine  Only-begotten 

should  put  on  the  garment 
of  our  mortal  nature  :  we 
humbly  beseech  Thee  that 
upon  this  form  of  garment, 
which,  as  a  sign  of  inno- 
cence and  humility,  the 
holy  fathers  appointed  to 
be  worn  by  those  renounc- 
ing the  world, Thou  wouldst 
pour  the  boundless  riches 
of  Thy  Benediction,  +  and 
therewith  bless  ■4*  the  same; 
to  the  end  that  whosoever 
shall  be  clad  in  it  may 
also  be  found  worthy  to 
put  on  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  Himself,  Thy  Son, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth, 
etc.     R.  Amen. 


The  Scapui^ar. 


387 


Oretnus. 


Let  us p fay. 


BUPPLICITBR  te,  Do- 
mine,  rogamus,  ut 
super  hunc  habitum  servo 
tuo  imponendum  bene  -f" 
dictio  tua  benigna  descen- 
dat,  ut  sit  bene'^'dictus, 
atque  divina  virtute  procul 
pellantur  hostium  nostro- 
rum  visibilium  et  iuvisi-* 
bilium  tela  nequissima. 

R.  Amen. 


( £\  IE  humbly  beseech 
^J^  Thee,  O  Lord,  that 
Thy  gracious  blessing  •!• 
may  descend  upon  this  ha- 
bit, now  to  be  bestowed  up- 
on Thy  servant,  that  it  may 
be  blessed,  -^^  and  that  the 
wicked  darts  of  all  our  ene- 
mies, \isible  and  invisible, 
may  be  driven  far  from  us 
by  the  power  of  God. 
R.  Amen. 


77/1?  Finest  spi'inkles  the.  Scapular  with  holy  water,  and,  placinf;  it 
upon  thr  shnjdders  of  the  postulant ,  says  : 

Vt'CCIPE,    vtr  devote,  'T^  BCEIVK,         devout 

'%/—■-»    hunc  habitum  be-  r^~-Xy     man,   this    blessed 

nedictum,  precans  Sanctis-  Habit ;  and  pray  the  most 

simam  Virginem,  ut  ejus  Holy  Virgin   that  by  her 

meritis  ilium  perferas  sine  merits  thou  mayest  bear  it 

macula,  et  te  ab  omni  ad-  without  stain,  and  that  she 


versitate  defendat,  atque  ad 
vitam  perducat  aeternam. 

R.  Amen. 


may  guard  thee  from  all 
adversity,   and  bring  thee 
unto  life  everlasting. 
R.  Amen. 


"jpTDESTODominesup.  '|f>  E  favorable,  O  Lord, 

o/-*-.    plicationibus   nos-  '^--^     unto  our  supplica- 

tris,  et  hiinc  famulw;;^  tu-  tions,  and  grant  that  this 

um,  guem  Sodalitati  sane-  Thy  servant,  whom,  we  now 

tse    Religionis    Carmelita-  receive  into  the  Sodality  of 


;88 


The  Scapui,ar. 


rum  sociainus,  perpeUia  the  holy  Carmelite  Order, 
tribue  firmitate  corrobo-  may  be  strengthened  by 
rari,  ut  perseveranti  propo-  Thy  continual  help  ;  that 
sito,  in  omni  sanctitate  tiln  with  abiding  purpose  he 
valeat  famulari.  may  serve  Thee  in  all  holi- 

ness of  life. 


"T^ROTEGE,  Domine, 
'^~  famul//;«  tuuni  sub- 
sidiis  pacis,  et  Beatae  ^Marise 
semper  Virginis  patrociniis 
confidentem  a  cunctis  hos- 
tibus  redde  securww. 


(^HIELD,  O  Lord,  this 
j'C^  ^\yy  serva ;/  /  with  th  e 
shelter  of  Thy  peace,  and 
as  he  trusts  in  the  protect- 
ing care  of  Blessed  Mary 
ever  Virgin,  do  Thou  make 
hi)}i  fearless  of  all  enemies. 


BENE+DICAT  te  con- 
ditor  coeli  et  terrae 
Deus  omnipotens,  qui  'te 
eligere  dignatus  est  ad  Be- 
atissimae  Virginis  Mariae 
de  monte  Carmelo  Societa- 
tem  et  Confraternitatem  ; 
quam  precamur,  ut  in  hora 
obitus  tui  conterat  caput 
serpen tis,  qui  tibi  est  ad- 
versarius,  et  tandem  tam- 
quam  victor  pal  mam,  et 
coronam  sempiteruae  hae- 
reditatis  consequaris.  Per 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
tnmi. 

R.  Amen. 


"jCTLMIGHTY  God,  the 
r%J<-^  Creator  of  heaven 
and  earth,  bless  +  thee.  He 
who  hath  vouchsafed  to 
call  thee  unto  the  Socie- 
ty and  Confraternity  of 
Blessed  Mary  of  Mount 
Carmel ;  let  us  beseech 
her,  therefore,  that  in  the 
hour  of  til}'  death  she  may 
bruise  the  head  of  the  ser- 
pent, thine  adversary,  and 
that  finally  thou  mayest 
attain  iinto  the  palm  of 
\nctory  and  the  crown  of 
inheritance  everlasting. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 


The  SCAPUI.AR. 


389 


[//  only  the  Scapular  a  to  be  blessed,  the  Priest  begins  at  the  V\  Ad- 
jutorium  nostrum,  and  continues  to  the  prayer  Suppliciter  in- 
clusive.] 


Then  thr  Pn'r^t  ^prinklfi.f  the  Recipient  with  holy  water,  a^'d  mn- 

tfmirs  : 


eGO  auctoritate,  qua 
fungor,  et  mihi  con- 
cessa,  recipio  te  ad  Con- 
fraternitatem  sacrae  Re- 
ligionis  Carinelitarum,  et 
investio,  ac  participem  te 
facio  omnium  bonorum  spi- 
ritualium  ejusdem  Ordinis. 
In  nomine  Patris,  'h  et  Fi- 
lii,  et  Spiritus  Sancti. 
Amen. 


BY  the  authority  which 
I  exercise,  and 
which  is  granted  unto  me, 
I  receive  thee  into  the  Con- 
fraternity of  the  holy  Car- 
meHte  Order  ;  and  I  invest 
thee  and  make  thee  a  par- 
taker in  all  the  spiritual 
goods  of  the  same  Order. 
In  the  name  of  the  Father, 
■f-  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


3n6truction  on  tbc  Sacramento  in 
(SencraL 


Y  SacyafHi'fif  is  meant  an  outward  sign 
of  inward  ^ace,  or  a  sacred  and  m3S- 
terious  sign  and  ceremony  ordained 
by  Christ  to  convey  grace  to  om:  souls. 
The  Sacraments  may  be  compared 
to  channels  which  convey  water  from 
a  fountain-head,  and  the  soul  to  a  ves- 
sel which  one  carries  to  these  channels 
to  be  filled.  The  fountain,  abound- 
ing with  water,  courses  through  the 
channels  and  fills  every  vessel  which 
is  applied  thereto,  as  far  as  it  can  hold ;  the  larger  the  ves- 
sel, the  greater  the  quantity  of  water  it  \\'ill  contain.  So 
the  larger  the  capacity  of  the  soul  (which  capacity  de- 
pends upon  the  soul's  dispositions),  the  greater  the  por- 
tion of  grace  which  it  receives  through  the  heavenly 
channels  of  the  Sacraments.  But  the  conditions  re- 
quired in  the  receiver  are  by  no  means  productive  of 
the  efficacy  of  the  vSacraments.  Take  the  example 
of  light  and  heat  :  fire  is  not  lacking  in  burning  power 
because  it  cannot  act  on  incombustible  materials  ;  nor 
are  the  wnndows  of  a  room  the  cause  of  light,  though 
necessary  to  give  it  admission. 

The    Church   has   never  instituted,    and   could    not 
institute,  any  Sacrament — this  is^a  power  reserved  to 
Gcxl  Himself.     He  alone  is  the   Fountain   of  Grace  : 
390 


The  Sacraments  in  Generai,.  391 

He  alone  can  appoint  the  channels  by  which  that 
grace  is  conveyed  to  our  souls.  Since,  therefore,  as 
a  fact,  He  has  appointed  those  channels — and  no  oth- 
ers— which  we  call  Sacraments,  by  those  only  can  we 
ordinarily  obtain  that  special  grace.  Hence  it  follows 
that  no  power  on  earth  can  change  what  was  ordained 
by  Jesus  Christ  in  the  outward  forms  of  the  Sacraments, 
without  destroying  them  entirely  ;  for  if  any  change  is 
made  in  what  He  ordained,  it  is  no  longer  the  same 
form  to  which  grace  is  annexed,  and  consequently 
ceases  to  be  a  Sacrament. 

The  Passion  of  Christ  is  the  rich  and  exhaustless 
source  from  which  the  grace  of  every  Sacrament  is  de- 
rived ;  for  each  grace  was  purchased  for  us  at  the  price 
of  our  Divine  Redeemer's  Blood. 

There  are  seven  Sacraments  :  Baptism,  Confirma- 
tion, Pknanck,  Holy  Kl'charist,  Extreme  Unc- 
tion, HoiA'  Orders,  and  MATRI^roN^■. 

Special  Instructions  on  each  Sacrament  will  be  found 
in  their  proper  places.  Of  these  Sacraments,  some 
give  sanctifying  grace,  and  others  increase  it  in  our 
souls.  Those  that  give  sanctifying  grace  are  Baptism 
and  Penance  ;  they  are  called  Sacraments  0/  the  Dead, 
because  they  take  away  sin,  which  is  the  death  of  the 
soul,  and  give  grace,  which  is  its  life.  Those  that  in» 
crease  sanctifying  grace  in  the  soul  are  Confirmation, 
Holy  Eucharist,  Extreme  Unction,  Holy  Orders,  and 
Matrifnony  ;  these  are  called  Sacraments  of  the  Liv- 
ing, because  those  who  receive  them  worthily  are  al- 
ready living  the  life  of  grace.  They  should  be  received, 
therefore,  in  a  state  of  grace ;  any  one  receiving  the 
Sacraments  of  the  Living  in  mortal  sin  incurs  the  ad- 
ditional guilt  of  Sacrilege.     The  Sacraments  of  Bap- 


392  The  Sacraments  in  Generai,. 

tisnt,  Conjirmatiofi,  aud  Holy  Orders  imprint  what  is 
called  a  character  upon  the  soul — a  spiritual  mark 
which  remains  for  ever — and  hence  they  can  be  re- 
ceived but  once. 

Besides  the  sanctifying  grace  common  to  all  the 
Sacraments,  God  has  annexed  to  each  a  particular 
Sacramental  grace,  which  is  a  special  help  to  enable 
us  to  perform  the  duties  and  attain  the  end  for  which 
each  Sacrament  was  instituted — e.g.,  i.  Shortly  after 
we  come  into  the  world  we  are  made  the  children  of 
God  by  Baptism.  2.  As  we  grow  up  we  are  fortified 
for  the  combats  against  our  spiritual  enemies  which 
we  have  to  undrergo,  and  are  made  soldiers  of  Christ, 
by  Confirmation.  3.  The  Holy  Eucharist  is  the 
daily  bread  which  feeds  and  nourishes  our  souls  to 
everlasting  life.  4.  If  unhappily  we  fall  in  the  spiritual 
conflict,  Penance  is  the  remedy  which  restores  life  to 
the  soul.  5.  In  Matrimony  special  graces  are  pro- 
vided to  sanctify  and  assuage  the  cares  of  the  married 
state.  6.  HoiyY  Orders  keeps  up  the  succession  of 
pastors  in  the  Church,  and  enables  them  to  faithfully 
discharge  their  sacred  functions.  7.  When  the  Chris- 
tian soul  is  on  the  verge  of  Eternity,  it  is  strengthened 
aud  comforted  by  the  refreshing  graces  of  Extreme 
Unction,  so  that  the  Christian  warrior  may  not  be 
vanquished  at  the  last. 


[md 


-ii^-s:- 


^be  Sacrament  of  Baptiein, 


expilAnatiok  of  the  ceremonies. 


HK  ceremonies  used  by  the  Church  in  the 
administration  of  Baptism  are  very  ancient. 
St.  Basil  mentions  many  of  them,  which,  he 
says,  are  of  Apostolical  tradition  ;  as  the  con- 
secration of  the  water,  and  of  the  oil  used  in 
the  anointings,  the  renunciation  of  Satan  and 
his  works,  and  the  profession  of  faith.  St. 
Augustine  mentions  the  sign  of  the  Cross, 
the  imposition  of  hands,  and  the  custom  of 
giving  salt  to  the  catechumens.  St.  Ambrose 
speaks  of  the  ceremony  of  touching  the  ears 
and  nostrils  with  spittle,  with  the  words,  Be 
opened. 

These  ceremonies  have  a  twofold  significa- 
tion. They  are  outward  signs  of  that  which 
the  Holy  Spirit  operates  inwardly  in  the  souls  of  those  that  re- 
ceive the  Sacrament ;  and  they  also  admonish  them  of  that  which 
they  ought  to  do,  and  represent  to  them  the  obligations  they  con- 
tract. 

The  Priest  is  vested  in  a  white  surplice,  as  denoting  innocence, 
and  successively  uses  two  stoles,  one  violet,  the  other  white.  The 
violet  color  signifies  the  unhappy  state  to  which  sin  has  re- 
duced mankind.  After  the  exorcisms  the  Priest  puts  on  the 
white  stole,  as  the  symbol  of  the  innocence  conferred  by  the  Sac- 
rament. 

393 


394  The  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 

Addressing  himself  to  the  godfather  and  godmother,  he  asks 
the  name  by  which  the  child  is  to  be  called.  A  name  is  given, 
says  St.  Charles  Borromeo,  to  show  that  the  person  is  dedicated 
to  the  serNnce  of  Jesus  Christ.  This  name,  the  Council  of  Trent 
teaches,  should  be  that  of  .some  Saint,  in  order  that  b\-  bearing 
the  same  name  the  person  may  be  excited  to  imitate  his  virtues 
and  .sanctity  ;  and  that,  while  endeavoring  to  imitate  him,  he  may 
invoke  him  and  pray  to  him,  in  the  confident  hope  that  he  will  be 
his  patron  and  advocate,  for  the  safety  of  his  body  and  the  salva- 
tion of  his  soul. 

The  wretched  state  to  which  sin  has  reduced  the  human  race  is 
still  further  intimated  hy  the  Priest's  breathing  three  times  on  the 
person  to  be  baptized,  which  is  done  to  drive  away  the  de\-il,  as 
by  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  is  the  Spirit  or  breath  of  God.  It  also  ex- 
presses the  contempt  which  Christians  have  of  him,  and  the  ease 
with  which  he  may  be  put  to  flight,  like  a  straw  with  a  puflf  of 
wind. 

After  ha\'ing  put  to  flight  the  tyrant  who  holds  in  captivity 
every  one  that  cometh  into  the  world,  the  Priest  imprints  on  the 
person  to  be  baptized  the  .seal  of  a  verj-  different  Master.  He 
signs  him  with  the  sign  of  the  Cross  on  the  forehead  and  on  the 
breast,  that  Christ,  who  was  crucified  for  our  sins,  may  take  pos- 
session of  him — on  the  forehead,  to  signifj-  that  a  Christian  must 
never  be  a.shamed  to  make  open  profession  of  the  faith  of  his 
crucified  Sa\'iour ;  and  on  the  breast,  to  signify-  that  the  love  of 
Jesus  Christ,  and  a  readiness  to  obey  all  His  dixnne  command- 
ments and  to  share  in  His  sufferings,  ought  constantly  to  reside 
in  his  heart. 

The  Priest,  as  God's  representative,  then  lays  his  hand  on  the 
head  of  the  person  to  be  baptized,  to  denote  possession  in  the 
name  of  the  Almighty. 

He  then  blesses  the  salt,  to  purify  it  from  the  malignant  influ- 
ences of  the  evil  spirit ;  and  puts  a  few  grains  of  this  salt,  thus 
blessed,  into  the  mouth  of  the  person  to  be  baptized.  The  salt 
is  the  sj'nibol  of  wisdom,  as  when  St.  Paul  says  (Col.  iv.  6) :  Let 
you7-  speech  be  always  with  grace  seasoned  -with  salt.  Salt  is  also  a 
preservative  against  corruption.  This  ceremonj-,  then,  signifies 
that  the  persoii  l)aptizcd  must  make  known  to  the  world  the 
sweet  savor  of  the  law  of  God,  by  the  good  example  of  a  \'irtuous 
and  holj'  conver.satioii ;  and  show  bj'  all  his  works  that  it  is  the 
doctrine  of  Christ  that  preserves  the  soul  from  corruption,  and 
establishes  a  firm  hope  of  the  resurrection  of  the  body. 


The  Sacrament  of  Baptism.  395 

Having  thus  communicated  to  the  person  to  be  baptized  the 
wisdom  of  Christ  and  the  reUsh  for  divine  things,  the  Priest  per- 
emptorily commands  the  wicked  spirit  to  depart,  and  never  at- 
tempt to  deprive  him  of  this  precious  gift,  in  the  solemn  words  of 
the  ancient  exorcism  ;  then  making  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  he  says  : 
And  this  sign  of  the  holy  Cross  which  we  place  upon  his  foiehead, 
do  thou,  accursed  devil,  never  dare  to  violate. 

After  this  the  Priest  lays  the  end  of  his  stole,  the  symbol  of  his 
authority,  upon  the  person  to  be  baptized,  and  introduces  him 
into  the  church.  Being  come  therein,  the  Priest,  jointly  with  the 
person  to  be  baptized,  or,  if  it  be  an  infant,  with  the  godfather 
and  godmother,  recites  aloud  the  Lord's  Prayer  and  the  Apostles' 
Creed.  He  then  again  exorcises  the  unclean  spirit,  and  com- 
mands him  to  depart  in  the  name  and  by  the  power  of  the  most 
blessed  Trinity. 

The  next  is  a  ceremony  deeply  significative.  We  read  in  the 
Gospel  (Mark  vii.  32-35)  that  our  Lord  cured  one  that  was  deaf 
and  dumb  by  touching  his  tongue  and  his  ears  with  spittle, 
saying:  Ephpheta—"Be  opened:'  Man,  in  his  natural  state,  is 
spiritually  both  deaf  and  dumb.  Therefore  the  Church,  the 
Spouse  of  Jesus  Christ  and  the  depository  of  His  power,  follows 
His  example  ;  and  the  Priest  of  the  Church,  taking  spittle  from 
his  mouth,  touches  therewith  the  ears  and  the  nostrils  of  the  per- 
son to  be  baptized,  repeating  the  same  miraculous  word,  as  if  to 
signify  the  necessity  of  having  the  senses  of  the  soul  open  to  the 
truth  and  grace  of  God. 

Then  follows  the  solemn  renunciation  of  Satan  and  of  his 
works  and  pomps.  After  which  the  Priest  anoints  the  person  to 
be  baptized  on  the  breast  and  between  the  shoulders,  making  the 
sign  of  the  Cross.  This  outward  unction  represents  the  inward 
anointing  of  the  soul  by  divine  grace,  which,  like  a  sacred  oil, 
penetrates  our  hearts,  heals  the  wounds  of  our  souls,  and  fortifies 
them  against  our  passions  and  concupiscences.  The  anointing 
of  the  breast  signifies  the  necessity  of  fortifying  the  heart  with 
heavenly  courage,  that  we  may  act  manfully  and  do  our  duty  in 
all  things.  The  anointing  between  the  shoulders  signifies  the 
necessity  of  the  like  grace,  in  order  to  bear  and  support  all  the 
adversities  and  crosses  of  this  mortal  life.  The  oil  is  a  symbol 
also  of  the  sweetness  of  the  3'oke  of  Christ. 

The  moment  having  arrived  at  which  another  human  being  is 
to  become  the  child  of  God  and  a  member  of  the  mystical  body 
of  Christ,  the  Priest,  to  denote  that  sorrow  is  about  to  be  changed 


396  The  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 

into  joy,  changes  his  stole,  and  instead  of  the  violet  puts  on  a 
white  one. 

Then  follows  the  Profession  of  Faith,  after  which  the  Sacrament 
of  regeneration  is  thus  administered  :  While  the  godfather  and 
godmother  both  hold  or  touch  their  godchild,  the  Priest  pours  the 
baptismal  water  on  the  child's  head  three  times,  in  the  form  of  a 
Cross,  repeating  the  sacramental  words  in  such  manner  that  the 
three  pourings  of  the  water  concur  with  the  pronouncing  of  the 
three  names  of  the  Di\ane  Persons.  The  water  is  poured  three 
times,  while  the  words  are  pronounced  but  once,  to  show  that  the 
Three  Persons  unite  in  the  regeneration  of  man  in  holy  Baptism, 
The  godparents  hold  or  touch  their  godchild,  to  signify  that  they 
answer  for  him,  or  that  they  engage  to  put  him  in  mind  of  his 
vow  and  promise. 

Then  the  Priest  anoints  the  person  baptized  on  the  crown  of  the 
head,  in  the  form  of  a  Cross,  with  holy  chrism,  compounded  of 
oil  and  balsam.  This  ceremony  is  of  Apostolical  tradition,  and 
signifies :  ist.  That  the  person  baptized  is  solemnly  consecrated 
to  the  ser^-ice  of  God,  and  made  a  li\nng  temple  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.  2d.  That  by  Baptism  he  is  made  partaker  with  Christ, 
the  great  Anointed  of  God,  and  has  a  share  in  His  unction  and 
grace.  3d.  That  he  is  anointed  to  be  king,  priest,  and  prophet ; 
and  therefore  that,  as  king,  he  must  have  dominion  over  his 
passions;  as  priest,  he  must  offer  himself  unceasingly  to  God  as 
a  living  sacrifice  for  an  odor  of  sweetness ;  as  prophet,  he  must 
declare  by  his  life  the  rewards  of  the  world  to  come. 

After  the  anointing,  the  Priest  puts  upon  the  head  of  the  bap- 
tized a  white  linen  cloth,  now  used  instead  of  the  white  garment 
with  which  the  new  Christian  used  anciently  to  be  clothed  in 
Baptism,  to  signify  the  purity  and  innocence  which  we  receive 
in  Baptism,  and  which  we  must  take  care  to  preserve  till 
death. 

Lastly,  the  Priest  puts  a  lighted  candle  into  the  hand  of  the  per- 
son baptized,  or  of  the  godfather ;  which  ceremony  is  derived 
from  the  parable  of  the  virgins  (Matt,  xxv.),  who  taking  their 
lamps  went  forth  to  meet  the  bridegroom  ;  and  is  intended  to  re- 
mind the  person  baptized  that,  being  now  a  child  of  light,  he 
must  walk  as  a  child  of  light,  and  keep  the  lamp  of  faith  ever 
burning  witli  the  oil  of  charity  and  good  works,  for  the  glory  of 
God  and  the  edification  of  his  neighbor ;  so  that  whenever  the 
Lord  shall  come  he  may  be  found  prepared,  and  may  go  in  with 
Him  into  the  eternal  life  of  His  heavenly  kingdom. 


Thk  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 


397 


THE    BAPTISM    OF   INFANTS. 


By  speciai,  permission  of  the  Hoi^y  See,  this 
Form  is  used  in  the  United  States  for  the 
Baptism  of  Adui^ts  ai^o. 

(NOTt;. — The  italicized  words,  or  endiugs  oi'  -vvords^  occurring 
in  the  text,  are  those  which  must  be  varied  according  to  sex  or 
number.1 


Sacerdos. 

QUID  petis  ab 
Bcclesia  Dei  ? 


jj    Resp.  Fidem. 
►S.  Fides   quid 
tibi  praestat? 

R.  Vitam  seteruam. 

S.  Si  igitur  vis  ad  vitam 
ingredi,  serva  mandata. 
Diliges  Dominum  Deum 
tuum  ex  toto  corde  tuo,  et 
ex  tola  anima  tua,  et  ex 
tota  niente  tua,  et  proxi- 
mum  tuum  sicut  teipsum. 


Priest. 

WHAT     dost 
thou  ask  of  the 
Church  of  God? 
Sponsor.  Faith. 
P.  What  doth 
faith  bring  thee  to  ? 
►S.  Life  everlasting. 
P.    If,     therefore,     thou 
wilt  enter  into  life,   keep 
the  commandments.    Thou 
shalt  love    the   Lord    thy 
God  with   all    thy    heart, 
and  with  all  thy  soul,  and 
with  all  thy  mind,  and  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself. 

Thf  J^ifsi  then  gently  bieathes  llirue  iipux  tlie  jute  oj  the  iyifant, 
and  says  once  : 

XI    ab    eo,    immunde  ""T^EPART    from     /?ii?i, 

spiritus,    et    da    lo-  r^-^    thou  unclean  spirit, 

cum  Spiritui  Sancto,  Para-  and  give  place  to  the  Holy 

clito.  Ghost  the  Paraclete. 


e, 


398  The  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 

J.fter  that  he  makes  with  his  thumb  the  sign  of  the  Cross  upon  the 

forehead  and  upon  the  breast  of  the  infant,  saying  : 

Accipe  signum  crucis  Receive  the  sign  of  the 
tarn  in  fronte,  •?•  quam  Cross  both  upon  the  fore- 
in  corde  ;  -^  sume  fidem  head  Hh  and  also  upon  the 
coelestium  praeceptorum,  heart ;  4"  take  unto  thyself 
et  talis  esto  moribus,  ut  the  faith  of  the  heavenly 
templum  Dei  jam  esse  pos-  precepts,  and  be  in  thy 
sis.  manners    such    that    now 

thou  mayest  be  the  temple 

of  God. 

Oye})tus.  Let  us  pray. 
'-Yr\RECES  nostras,  quae-  ^q-v  ERCIFULLY  hear 
JL-  sumus,  Domine,  cle-  ,V.I./,  our  prayers,  O 
menter  exaudi  ;  et  hunc  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee ; 
elect«;«  tuum,  N.,  crucis  and  with  Thy  perpetual 
Dominicae  impressione  sig-  power  guard  this  Thine 
natum,  perpetua  \'irtute  elect,  N.,  signed  with  the 
custodi :  ut  magnitudinis  seal  of  the  Cross  of  the 
gloriae  tuae  rudimeuta  ser-  Lord  :  that,  being  faith- 
vawj,  per  custodiam  man-  ful  to  these  ordinances  of 
datorum  tuorum,  ad  re-  Thy  great  majesty, //^  may, 
generationis  gloriam  per-  by  keeping  Thy  command- 
venire  merert'tur.  Per  ments,  deser\'e  to  attain 
Christum  Dominum  uos-  the  glory  of  regeneration, 
trum.  Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
/^.  Amen.  -/?.  Amen. 

//c-  then  lays  his  hand  upon  the  infant's  head,  and  says  : 

Oremiis.  Let  us  pray. 

OMNIPOTENS,      sem-     *jr|- LMIGHTY,       ever- 
piteme  Deus,  Pater   cyT^     lasting    God,    Fa- 


The  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 


399 


Domini  nostri  Jesu  Chris- 
ti,  respicere  dignare  super 
hunc  i2,myAiini  tuiim,  N., 
q7iein  ad  rudimenta  fidei 
vocare  dignatus  es:  omnem 
csecitatem  cordis  ab  eo  ex- 
pelle  :  disrunipe  omnes  la- 
queos  Satanae,  quibus  fue- 
rat  co\\\gs±us ;  aperi  ei^ 
Domine,  januam  pietatis 
tuae,  ut  signo  sapientiae 
tuse  imbut?^^,  omnium  cu- 
piditatum  foetoribus  care«/, 
et  ad  suavem  odorem  prae- 
ceptorum  tuorum  laet?^5 
tibi  in  Ecclesia  tua  de- 
servirt/,  et  profici^/  de  die 
in  diem.  Per  eumdem 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum. 


R.  Amen. 


ther  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  look  graciously 
down  upon  this  Thy  ser- 
vant, N.,  whom  Thou  hast 
graciously  called  unto  the 
beginnings  of  the  faith : 
drive  out  from  him  all 
blindness  of  heart :  break 
all  the  toils  of  Satan  where- 
with he  was  held  :  open  un- 
to him,  O  Ivord,  the  gate  of 
Thy  lo\dng-kindness,  that, 
being  impressed  -vvdth  the 
sign  of  Thy  wisdom,  he 
may  be  free  from  the  foul- 
ness of  all  wicked  desires, 
and  in  the  sweet  odor  of 
Thy  precepts  may  joyfully 
sen-e  Thee  in  Thy  Church, 
and  grow  in  grace  from  day 
to  day.  Through  the  same 
Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


1  ii''  friest  then  blesses  the  salt,  which,  after  it  has  been  ona  bUssid, 
may  ae^tie  for  the  same  purpose  on  other  occasions. 


THE  BLESSING 
I'-WXORCIZO  te,  crea- 
^-^  tura  salis,  in  no- 
mine Dei  Patris  •1'  onmi- 
potentis,  et  in  charitate 
Domini  nostri  Jesu  'i'  Chris- 
ti,  et  in  virtute  Spiritus  'i' 


OF   THE   SALT. 

I  EXORCISE  thee, 
creature  of  salt,  in  the 
name  of  God,  the  Father  •!* 
Almighty,  and  in  the  love  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  +  Christ, 
and  in  the    power  of  the 


400 


Th?:  vSacrament  of  Baptism. 


Sancti.  Exorcizo  te  per 
Deuni  4*  vi\"im,  per  Deum 
+  verum,  per  Deum  'b  sanc- 
tum, per  Deum  4-  qui  te 
ad  tutelam  humatii  generis 
procreavit,  et  populo  veui- 
enti  ad  credulitatera  per 
servos  suos  cousecrari  prae- 
cepit,  ut  in  nomine  sanc- 
tae  Trinitatis  efficiaris  salu- 
tare  sacramentum  ad  ef- 
fugandum  iuimicum.  Pro- 
inde  rogamus  te,  Domine 
Deus  noster,  ut  banc  crea- 
turam  salis  sanctificando 
+  sanctifices,  et  benedi- 
ceudo  4*  benedicas,  ut  fiat 
omnibus  accipientibus  per- 
fecta  medicina,  permanens 
in  visceribus  eorum,  in  no- 
mine ejusdem  Domini  nos- 
tri  Jesu  Cbristi,  qui  ventu- 
rus  est  judicare  A-ivos  et 
mortuos,  et  saeculum  per 
ignem. 


Amen. 


Holy  Hh  Ghost.  I  exorcise 
thee  by  the  li\-ing  'h  God, 
by  the  true  +  God,  by  the 
ail- holy  -h  God,  by  the 
God  •!•  who  hath  created 
thee  for  a  presers-ation  of 
the  human  race,  and  hath 
appointed  thee  to  be  conse- 
crated by  His  servants  for 
the  people  coming  unto 
faith,  that  in  the  name  of 
the  Holy  Trinity  thou  may- 
est  become  a  sa\nng  sacra- 
ment to  put  the  enemy  to 
flight.  Wherefore  we  pray 
Thee,  O  Lord  our  God, 
that  sanctifying  4*  Thou 
may  est  sanctify  this  crea- 
ture of  salt,  and  blessing  + 
Thou  mayest  bless  it,  that 
unto  all  who  receive  it  it 
may  become  a  perfect  cure, 
abiding  in  their  hearts,  in 
the  name  of  the  same  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall 
come  to  judge  the  li^^ng 
and  the  dead,  and  the  world 
by  fire.     J^.  Amen. 


t'ssfd  salt  into  thf  mouth  o/  the  infant. 
saying ; 


N.,  accipe  sal  sapientiae  ;        N.,   receive   the   salt  of 


The  Sacrament  of  Baptism, 


401 


propitiatio  sit  tibi  in  vitam 
Eeteruam. 

R.  Amen. 

S.  Pax  tecum. 

R.  m  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

O rem  us. 

*Y  \  BUS  patrum  nostro- 
*^^  rum,  Deus  univer- 
sae  conditor  veritatis,  te 
supplices  exoramus,  ut 
hiuic  farnxjlmn  tuiun,  N., 
respicere  digneris  propi- 
tius,  et  hoc  primum  pabu- 
lum salis  gustant^?;z,  non 
diutius  esurire  permittas, 
quo  minus  cibo  expleatur 
coelesti,  quateuus  sit  sem- 
per spiritu  ferve;^5,  spe 
gaude;?^',  tuo  semper  no- 
mini  ser\ne;/5.  Perdue 
eum,  Domine,  quaesumus, 
ad  novae  regenerationis  la- 
vacrum,  et  cum  fidelibus 
tuis  promissionum  tua- 
rum  aeterna  pr^emia  con- 
sequi  mere^tur.  Per  Chris- 
tum Dominum  nostrum.  ^ 
R.  Amen. 

/::f  XORCIZO  te,  inimun- 
^-^  de  spiritus,  in  nomi- 
ne Patris,  4«  et  Filii,  ^  et 


wisdom  ;  may  it  be  to  thee 
a  propitiation  unto  ever- 
lasting life.     R.  Amen. 

P.   Peace  be  with  thee. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

r\  GOD  of  our  fathers, 
^^  O  God  the  Author 
of  all  truth,  vouchsafe,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  to 
look  graciously  down  upon 
this  Thy  servant,  N.,  and  as 
he  tastes  this  first  nutriment 
of  salt,  suffer  him  no  longer 
to  hunger  for  want  of  hea- 
venly food,  to  the  end  that 
he  may  be  always  ferv^ent 
in  spirit,  rejoicing  in  hope, 
always  serving  Thy  name. 
Lead  him,  O  Lord,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  to  the  laver  of 
the  new  regeneration,  that, 
together  with  Thy  faithful, 
he  may  deserve  to  attain 
the  everlasting  rewards  of 
Thy  promises.  Through 
Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 

Y  EXORCISE  thee,  thou 
'^  unclean  spirit,  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  *J-  and 


402 


The  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 


Spiritus  +  Sancti,  ut  exeas 
et  recedas  ab  hoc  famulc 
Dei,  N.  Ipse  eiiim  tibi  im- 
perat,  maledicte  damnate, 
qui  pedibus  super  mare  am- 
bula\-it,  et  Petro  mergeuti 
dexteram  porrexit. 


Ergo,  maledicte  diabole, 
recoguosce  seuteutiam  tu- 
am,  et  da  houorein  Deo 
vivo  et  vero,  da  houorem 
Jesu  Christo  Filio  ejus,  et 
Spiritui  Sancto,  et  recede 
ab  hoc  famul£>  Dei,  N., 
quia  istiini  sibi  Deus,  et  Do- 
minus  noster  Jesus  Christus 
ad  suam  sauctam  gratiam, 
et  benedictiouem,  fontem- 
que  baptismatis  vocare  dig- 
uatus  est. 


of  the  Son,  Hh  and  of  the 
Holy  "f"  Ghost,  that  thou  go 
forth  and  depart  from  this 
servant  of  God,  N, ;  for  He 
Himself  commands  thee, 
accursed  outcast,  He  who 
walked  upon  the  sea,  and 
stretched  forth  to  sinking 
Peter  His  right  hand. 

Therefore,  accursed  devil, 
acknowledge  thy  sentence, 
and  give  honor  unto  the 
true  and  li\-iug  God  ;  give 
honor  unto  Jesus  Christ, 
His  Son,  and  unto  the 
Hoi}-  Ghost ;  and  depart 
from  this  scti'ant  of  God, 
N.,  because  him  hath  God 
and  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
vouchsafed  to  call  unto  His 
holy  grace,  and  blessing, 
and  the  font  of  Baptism. 


Hh  his  thumb  the  ./V^/  of  thr  Cfos.^ 


Et  hoc  signum  sanctae 
crucis  •^  quod  nos  fronti 
ejus  damns,  tu,  maledicte 
diabole,  nunquam  audeas 
violare.  Per  eumdem  Chris- 
tum Dominum  nostrum. 

R.  Amen. 


And  this  sign  of  the  holy 
Cross,  '^  which  we  place 
upon  his  forehead,  do  thou, 
accursed  de\'il,  never  dare 
to  N-iolate.  Through  the 
same  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 


The  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 


403 


Immediately  laying  h/s  hand  npov  the  infatit's  head,  he  say: 


O rem  lis. 

VirETERNAM  ac  jus- 
<vK--*-.  tissimam  pietatem 
tuam  deprecor,  Domiue 
sancte,  Pater  omnipotens, 
aeterne  Deus,  Auctor  lumi- 
nis  et  veritatis,  super  hunc 
ioxayAuni  tuimi,  N.,  ut  dig- 
neris  ilium  illuminare  lu- 
mine  intelligentise  tuae  : 
munda  eum,  et  sanctifica  : 
da  ei  scientiam  veram,  ut 
dign?^5  gratia  baptism!  tui 
effectz^^,  teue«^!  firmam 
spem,  consilium  rectum, 
doctrinam  sanctam.  Per 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum, 
R.  Amen. 


Let  lis  pray. 

OHOIvY  Lord,  Father 
Almighty,  Eternal 
God,  Author  of  light  and 
truth,  I  implore  Thine  ever- 
lasting and  most  just  good- 
ness upon  this  Thy  servant, 
N.,  that  Thou  wouldst 
vouchsafe  to  enlighten  him 
with  the  light  of  Thy 
wisdom  :  cleanse  him  and 
sanctify  him :  give  unto 
him  true  knowledge,  that, 
being  made  worthy  of  the 
grace  of  Thy  Baptism,  he 
may  hold  firm  hope,  right 
counsel,  holy  doctrine. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


ftet'this  the  Priest  lays  the  end  of  his  stole  upr. 
admits  hivt  into  the  church,  sayii 


INGRED^i?^    in    tem- 
plum  Dei,  ut  habeas 
partem  cum  Christo  in  vi- 
tam  seternam. 
R.  Amen. 


/^NTER  thou  into  the 
^^  temple  of  God,  that 
tho2i  msiyest  have  part  with 
Christ  unto  life  everlasting. 
R.  Amen. 


404 


The  Sacra:\ikxt  of  Baptism. 


Jf'/wn  they  have  entered  the  church,  the  Priest,  as  he  proceeds  to  ih- 

fo>i'   '(7r>  in  a  loud  T-oice  along  with  the  sf>ofisitrs  : 


CREDO  iu  Deum,  Pa- 
trem  omnipotenteiii, 
Creatorem  cceli  et  terrne. 
Et  in  Jesum  Christum,  Fi- 
lium  ejus  unicum,  Domi- 
num  nostrum  :  qui  concep- 
tus  est  de  Spiritu  Sancto  ; 
iiatus  ex  IVIaria  ^^rgine ; 
passus  sub  Pontic  Pilato, 
crucifixus,  mortuus,  et  se- 
pultus  :  descendit  ad  in- 
feros ;  tertia  die  resurrexit 
a  mortuis ;  ascendit  ad 
coelos,  sedet  ad  dexteram 
Dei  Patris  omnipotentis  ; 
inde  venturus  est  judicare 
\'ivos  et  mortuos.  Credo 
in  Spiritum  Sanctum  ; 
sanctam  Ecclesiam  Catho- 
licam  ;  Sanctorum  comnui- 
nionem  ;  remissionem  pec- 
catorum  ;  camis  resurrec- 
tionem  ;  vitam  aetemam. 
Amen. 


I  RELIEVE  in  God,  the 
leather  Ahnight y.  Cre- 
ator of  heaven  and  earth  ; 
and  in  Jesus  Christ,  His 
only  Son,  our  Lord  :  who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  bom  of  the  Virgin 
INIary,  suffered  under  Pon- 
tius Pilate,  was  crucified ; 
died,  and  was  buried.  He 
descended  into  hell  ;  the 
third  day  He  arose  again 
from  the  dead  ;  He  ascend- 
ed into  Heaven,  sitteth  at 
the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almight}'  ;  from 
thence  He  shall  come  to 
judge  the  living  and  the 
dead.  I  believe  in  the 
Holy  Ghost,  the  Holy 
Catholic  Church,  the  com- 
nninion  of  Saints,  the  for- 
giveness of  sins,  the  resur- 
rection of  the  bod}-,  and 
the  life  everlasting.   Amen. 


"T^ATER  NOSTER,  qui  (^^R    FATHER,    who 

«-*^       es  in  ccelis,  sancti-  ^-^     art  in  heaven,  hal- 

ficetur  nomen   tuum  :   ad-  lowed  be  Th}-  name  :  Thy 

veniat  regnum  tuum  :  fiat  kingdom  come :  Thy  will 


The  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 


405 


voluntas  tua,  sicut  in  coelo, 
et  in  terra,  Panem  nos- 
trum quotidiauuni  da  no- 
bis hodie  :  et  dimitte  nobis 
debita  nostra  sicut  et  nos 
ditnittimus  debitoribus  nos- 
tris.  Et  ne  nos  inducas  in 
tentationem;  sed  libera  nos 
a  malo.     Amen. 


be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in 
Heaven.  Give  us  this  day 
our  daily. bread:  and  for- 
give us  our  trespasses  as 
we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation  ; 
but  deliver  us  from  evil. 
Amen. 


THE  EXORCISM. 


6X0RCIZ0  te,  omnis 
spiritus  immunde, 
in  nomine  Dei  Patris  "i* 
omnipotentis,  et  in  no- 
mine Jesu  Christi,  Filii 
ejus,  4*  Domini  et  Judicis 
nostri,  et  in  virtute  Spiri- 
tus 4*  Sancti,  ut  discedas  ab 
hoc  plasma/*^  Dei,  N. ,  quod 
Dominus  noster  ad  tem- 
plum  sanctum  suum  vocare 
dignatus  est,  ut  fiat  tem- 
•plum  Dei  vivi,  et  Spiritus 
Sanctus  habitet  in  eo.  Per 
eumdem  Christum  Domi- 
num  nostrum,  qui  ventu- 
rus  est  judicare  vivos  et 
mortuos,  et  saeculum  per 
ignem. 

R.  Amen. 


IT  EXORCISE  thee,  every 
'^  unclean  spirit,  in  the 
name  of  God  the  Father  4* 
Almighty,  and  in  the  name 
of  Jesus  Christ,  His  Son,  4« 
our  Lord  and  Judge,  and  in 
the  power  of  the  Holy  *I* 
Ghost,  that  thou  depart 
from  this  creature  of  God, 
N.,  which  our  Lord  hath 
deigned  to  call  unto  His 
holy  temple,  that  it  may  be 
made  the  temple?  of  the  liv- 
ing God,  and  that  the  Holy 
Ghost  may  dwell  therein. 
Through  the  same  Christ 
our  Lord,  who  shall  come 
to  judge  the  living  and 
the  dead,  and  the  world  by 
fire. 
R.  Amen. 


4o6  The  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 

Tkcii  the  Iciest  ujcts  his  thumb  u.ith  spittle  from  his  mouth,  and 
touches  the  cars  and  nostrils  of  the  infant.  And  in  tniirhin^  Jirst 
thr  rir^ltf  ear  ayrd  then  the  left,  he  says  • 

6PHPHETA,  quod  est,    ^PHPHETA,  that  is  to 
Adaperire.  ^^     say,  Be  opened. 

/"'■■•»,'  //r  toKi'hes  the  nostrils,  .rayirz  : 

In  odorem  sua^ntatis.  For  a  savor  of  sweetness. 

1  "d  hr  nd,i^  • 

Tu  autem  effugare,  dia-  And  do  thou,  O  de\'il, 
bole  ;  appropinquabit  eniui  begone  !  for  the  judgment 
judiciimi  Dei.  of  God  is  at  hand. 

//•  tlien  intei  r,if^ate<  lite  person  to  be  baptized,  hy  name,  sayinr;-  : 

N.,  abrenuntias  Satanse  ?       N.,  dost   thou  renounce 
Satan  ? 

R.  Abrenuntio.  Sponsor.  I  do  renounce 

him. 

5".  Et  omnibus  operibus       P.  And  all  his  works  ? 
ejus  ? 

R.  Abrenuntio.   ^  7?.  I  do  renounce  them. 

►S".  Et    omnibus    pompis       P.  And  all  his  pomps  ? 
ejus  ? 

R.  Abrenuntio.  R.  I  do  renounce  them. 

The  Priest  then  dtps  his  thumb  into  the  Oil  q/  Catechumens,  and 
anoints  the  infant  upon  the  breast  and  between  the  shoulders,  •»? 
ihr  form  of  a  Cross,  saying  : 

6 GO  te  linio  +  oleo  sa-  ^  ANOINT  thee  4-  with 

lutis,  in  Christojesu  -'^     the  oil  of  salvation  in 

Domino  nostro,  ut  habeas  Christ  Jesus,  our  Lord,  that 

\'itam  aetemam.  thou  niayest  have  life  ever- 

R.  Amen.  lasting.     R.  Amen. 


The  Sacrament  of  Baptism, 


407 


men 


he  puh  a^idc  the  violet  stole,  and  puii  on  another  of  iv/iilr 
color.) 
Next  with  cotton,  or  something  similar,  he  zuipes  his  thumb  and  ttie 
places  anointed.    And  lie  interrogates  the  person  to  hehnpii^ed 
hv  name,  the  sponsor  ansrcerivg  .■ 


N.,  credis  in  Deum,  Pa- 
trern  omnipotentem,  Crea- 
torem  coeli  et  terrse  ? 

R.  Credo. 

Credis  in  Jesum  Christum, 
Filium  ejus  unicum,  Domi- 
num  nostrum,  natum  et 
passuni  ? 

R.  Credo. 

Credis  et  in  Spiritum 
Sanctum,  sanctam  Eccle- 
siam  Catholicam,  Sancto- 
rum communionem,  remis- 
sionem  peccatorum,  carnis 
resurrectionem,  et  vitam 
seternam  ? 

R.  Credo. 


N.,  dost  thou  believe  in 
God,  the  Father  Almighty, 
Creator  of  heaven  and 
earth  ? 

R.  I  do  believe. 

Dost  thou  believe  in  Jesus 
Christ,  His  only  Son,  our 
Lord,  who  was  born,  and 
who  suffered  for  us  ? 

R.  I  do  believe. 

Dost  thou  also  believe  in 
the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Holy 
Catholic  Church,  the  com- 
munion of  Saints,  the  re- 
mission of  sins,  the  resur- 
rection of  the  body,  and 
the  life  everlasting  ? 

R.  I  do  believe. 


Then,  pronouncing  the  name  0/  the  person  to  he  baptised,  the  Priest 
sa  vs  : 


N.,  vis  baptizari? 
R.  Volo. 


N.,    wilt   thou    be    bap- 
tized ? 
Sponsor.  I  will. 


Then  the  godfather  or  the  godmother,  or  both  [if  both  are  ad' 
mitted),  holding  the  infant,  the  Priest  takes  the  baptismal  water 
in  a  small  vessel  or  pitcher,  and  fro?n  it  pours  thrice  iipon  the  in- 


4o8 


The  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 


fanl'i  luad,  in  t/tc/unu  of  a  O'oss  ,■  and  al  the  same  lime,  pro- 
nouvcitn;  thr  -.cordf  once  only,  diitinctlr  and  atti'fitiTelv.  ht^  ■^avs  .• 


*T^  EGO  te  baptizo  iu 
r*-^.,  uomiue  -^  Patris 
\Jundat pyimo\,  et  Filii  + 
\Jtindat  secundo\  et  Spiri- 
tus  4*  Saucti  S^fundat  ter- 
tio\. 


•"I^  I  baptize  thee  iu  the 
JL^.,  name  •!•  of  the  Fa- 
ther {lie  pours  the  first 
tiine\  and  of  the  Son  Hh  \Jie 
pours  the  second  /////t^],  and 
of  the  Holy  ^  Ghost  {he 
^ours  the  third  time']. 


Hr  llirn  dip.s  lii.s  Ihumh  in  the  holy  chy ism,  and  anuinls  the  mumi 
upon  ///<»  rro:,n  of  thi>  hrad  in  the  form  of  a  Cmss.  sari'!:; 


*Tr^EUS  omnipotens,  Pa- 
r-*-^  ter  Domini  nostri 
Jesu  Christi,  qui  te  regene- 
ra\'it  ex  aqua  et  Spiritu 
Saucto,  quique  dedit  tibi 
remissionem  omnium  pec- 
catorum,  ipse  te  +  Hniat 
chrismate  salutis  in  eodem 
Christo  Jesu  Domino  uos- 
tro,  in  \'itani  seteruam, 

/?.  Amen. 

S.  Pax  tibi. 

y?.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


|T^AY  Almighty  God, 
V-^  the  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  He  who 
hath  regeuerated  thee  by 
water  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  given  thee  remission  of 
all  thy  sins,  anoint  thee  -h 
with  the  chrism  of  salva- 
tion, in  the  same  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord,  unto  life 
everlasting. 

J^.  Amen. 

P.  Peace  be  with  thee. 

y?.  And  with  th\'  spirit. 


yhcn  u'tth  cotton,  or  <nniethins  similar,  he  wipes  his  thumb  and 
the  place  anointed,  and  pnts  upnn  the  head  of  the  infant  a  -white 
linen  cloth,  sori'nc 


<j9C 


CCIPE  vestem  can- 
didam,    quam    im 


3^ 


ECEIVE  this  white 
garment,        which 


The  Sacrament  of  Baptism.  *  409 

maculataro  perferas  ante  ma3^est  thou  bear  mthout 
tribunal  Domini  nostri  stain  before  the  judgment- 
Jesu  Christi,  ut  habeas  vi-  seat  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
tarn  aetemam.  Christ,    that  thou    nia3'est 

have  Hfe  everlasting. 
R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

Ajtctu.ard  he  gi'ves  tJie  infant  or  the  goit/athcr  a  lighted  candle, 
saying  : 

YT  CCIPE  lampadem  ^|^  ECEIVB  this  burning 
<yjr^  ardentem,  et  irre-  «'*-\>  light,  and  keep  thy 
prehensibilis  custodi  bap-  Baptism  so  as  to  be  without 
tismum  tuum  :  serva  Dei  blame :  keep  the  command- 
mandata,  ut  cum  Dominus  ments  of  God,  that  when 
venerit  ad  nuptias,  possis  the  Lord  shall  come  to  the 
occurrere  ei  una  cum  om-  nuptials,  thou  mayest  meet 
nibus  Sanctis  in  aula  coe-  Him*  together  with  all  the 
lesti,  habeasque  vitam  saints  in  the  heavenly 
seternam,  et  vivas  in  sse-  court,  and  mayest  have 
cula  saeculorum.  eternal    life,    and  live   for 

R.  Amen.  ever  and  ever.     R.  Amen. 


/.astly,  he  iay.^  : 

*T^  VADK    in    pace,    et   'T^  GO  in  peace,  and  the 

«-*-b  >y  Dominus  sit  tecum,    '-^o  .,   Lord  be  with  thee. 
R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 


O 


A  Prayer  for  One  lately  Baptized. 

LORD  our  God,  our  true  Life,  Who  by  the  font 
of  Baptism  dost  illuminate  the  baptized  with 


4TO  The  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 


heavenly  radiance,  Who  hast  vouchsafed  to  Thy  ser- 
vant  by  Water  and  the  Holy  Ghost  remission  of  all  his 
sins,  lay  Thy  mighty  hand  upon  ///;;/.  and  protect  him 
\\'ith  the  power  of  Thy  goodness ;  preser\-e  ///';;/  from 
losing  the  earnest  of  glory  ;  be  pleased  to  bring  ///;;/  to 
eternal  life  and  to  the  \'ision  of  Thyself;  for  Thou  art 
our  Sanctification,  and  to  Thee,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Ghost,  do  we  render  praise  and  thanksgiving,  now  and 
for  ever,  world  without  end.     Ameti. 


A  Rkxkwai.  of  I^aptisma;.  X'ows. 

^T^OST  Holy  Trinity,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
^'■'•^  One  God,  I  mourn  and  lament  my  most  sinful 
neglect  of  the  sacred  promise  and  vow  which  was  made 
in  my  name  at  my  Baptism.  I  lament  my  long-con- 
tinued transgressions,  my  ingratitude,  my  coldness  and 
hardness  of  heart.  O  Lord,  Who  art  the  great  Searcher 
of  hearts,  and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid,  in  Thy 
presence  I  do  most  freely,  fully,  and  unfeignedly,  from 
henceforth  and  for  evermore,  repent  of  and  renounce 
all  my  sins ;  I  resolve,  to  the  utmost  of  the  power  Thou 
givest  me,  to  resist  all  the  temptations  of  the  dcN-il,  the 
world,  and  the  flesh,  so  that  I  may  never  willingly  be 
led  by  them.  I  do  firmly  believe,  and  will,  by  Thy 
help,  continue  in  the  belief  of  all  the  Articles  of  the 
Christian  Faith  ;  and  I  am  resolved,  in  all  sincerity  of 
heart,  to  keep  Thy  holy  Will  and  Commandments,  and 
to  persevere,  through  the  help  of  Th\'  grace,  to  the  end 
of  my  life.  Enlighten  and  strengthen  me,  O  God,  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  perform  this  my  vow  and  cove- 


The  Sacrament  of  Baptism. 


411 


nant.  Preserve  me  as  a  living  and  faithful  Member 
of  Thy  Church,  a  dutiful  and  dear  child  of  God,  and 
an  inheritor  of  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  ;  that  through 
Thy  mercy  I  may  in  Thy  good  time  obtain  the  end  of 
my  faith,  even  the  salvation  of  my  soul.     Amen. 


Zbc  IRcccption  of  Couverte. 


The  mode  of  receiving  the  Profession  of  Faith 
OF  Converts  to  the  Catholic  Church,  accord- 
ing  TO   THE    FORM    PRESCRIBED    BY    THE    SaCRED 

Congregation  of  the  Holy  Office,  the  2oth 
OF  July,  1859. 


HEN  heretics  are  converted,  inquiry  must  first 
be  made  concerning  the  validity  of  their  former 
Baptism.  If,  therefore,  it  shoitld  be  found,  after 
diligent  examination,  either  that  Baptism  had 
not  been  conferred  at  all,  or  else  conferred  im- 
properly, they  must  be  baptized  aneiv.  But  if, 
upon  investigation,  there  remains  a  reasonable 
doubt  of  the  validity  of  their  former  Baptism, 
then  it  should  be  repeated  conditionally,  after 
the  form  for  the  Baptism  of  Adults,  'then  that 
is  required.  If,  on  the  other  hand,  the  former 
Baptism  was  valid,  then  the  converts  should 
simply  make  their  Ah]\yfa.X.\on  or  Profession  of 
Faith.  There  are  three  ivays,  thei-cf ore,  of  re- 
conciling heretics  to  the  Church  : 

I.  /f  Baptism  is  confetyed  absolutely,  neither  abjuration  nor  abso- 
lution follows  ;  since  all  the  past  is  wiped  away  by  the  Sacrament  of 
Regeneration. 

II.  If  Baptism  is  repeated  conditionally,  the  folloxving  order  is  to  be 

412 


\ 


Reception  of  Converts.  413 

observed :  I  St.  r/i<?  Abjuration,  or  Profession  of  Faith,  ^rf.  Condi- 
tional Baptism.  3d.  Sacramental  Confession  with  conditional  ab- 
solution. 

III.  When,  finally,  the  former  Baptism  is  held  to  be  valid,  the 
Abjuration  or  Profession  of  Faith  alone  is  received,  followed  by  the 
Absolution  from  Censures.  If,  however,  the  convert  strongly  de- 
sires that  the  rites  which  were  omitted  in  his  former  Baptism  shall 
be  now  supplied,  the  Priest  shall  gratify  his  pious  desire.  He  ought, 
however,  in  this  case  to  tise  the  form  for  Adults,  if  required,  and 
to  make  the  necessary  changes  caused  by  the  former  valid  Baptism. 

The  Priest,  vested  in  surplice  and  violet  stole,  seats  hitnselfat  the 
Epistle  side  of  the  Altar,  if  the  Blessed  Sacrament  is  reserved  in  the 
Tabernacle,  othey~vise  before  the  middle  of  the  Altar ;  and  before  him 
kneels  the  convert,  who,  touching  the  Book  of  Gospels  zvith  his  right 
hand,  makes  his  Profession  of  Faith,  as  below.  {If  he  cannot  read, 
the  Priest  slowly  reads  for  him  the  Profession,  which  he  distinctly 
pronounces  together  with  the  Pi-iest.) 


PROFESSION  OF  FAITH. 

IN.  N.,  having  before  my  eyes  the  holy  Gospels, 
»  which  I  touch  with  my  hand,  and  knowing  that 
no  one  can  be  saved  without  that  faith  which  the  Holy, 
Catholic,  Apostolic  Roman  Church  holds,  believes,  and 
teaches,  against  which  I  grieve  that  I  have  greatly 
erred,  inasmuch  as  I  have  held  and  believed  doctrines 
opposed  to  her  teaching — 

I  now,  with  grief  and  contrition  for  my  past  errors, 
profess  that  I  believe  the  Holy,  Catholic,  Apostolic  Ro- 
man Church  to  be  the  only  and  true  Church  established 
on  earth  by  Jesus  Christ,  to  which  I  submit  myself  with 
my  whole  heart.  I  believe  all  the  articles  that  she  pro- 
poses to  my  belief,  and  I  reject  and  condemn  all  that 
she  rejects  and  condemns,  and  I  am  ready  to  observe 


414  Receptiox  of  Converts. 

all  that  she  commands  me.  And,  especially,  I  profess 
that  I  believe  : 

One  only  God  in  three  divine  Persons,  distinct  from, 
and  equal  to,  each  other — that  is  to  say,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

The  Catholic  doctrine  of  the  Incarnation,  Passion, 
Death,  and  Resurrection  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ;  and 
the  personal  union  of  the  two  Natures,  the  di\'ine  and 
the  human  ;  the  di\'ine  Maternity  of  the  most  holy 
Mary,  together  with  her  most  spotless  Virginity  ; 

The  true,  real,  and  substantial  presence  of  the  Body 
and  Blood,  together  with  the  Soul  and  Di\4nity  of  oiu: 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  most  holy  Sacrament  of  the 
Eucharist  ; 

The  seven  Sacraments  instituted  by  Jesus  Christ  for 
the  salvation  of  mankind — that  is  to  say.  Baptism, 
Confirmation,  Eucharist,  Penance,  Extreme  Unction, 
Order,  ^Matrimony  ; 

Purgatcr}-,  the  Resurrection  of  the  Dead,  Everlasting 
Life  ; 

The  Primacy,  not  only  of  honor  but  also  of  juris- 
diction, of  the  Roman  Pontiff,  successor  of  St.  Peter, 
Prince  of  the  Apostles,  Vicar  of  Jesus  Christ ; 

The  veneration  of  the  Saints  and  of  their  images  ; 

The  authority  of  tlie  Apostolic  and  Ecclesiastical  Tra- 
ditions, and  of  the  Holy  vScriptures,  which  we  must  in- 
terpret and  understand  only  in  the  sense  which  our 
holy  mother  the  Catholic  Church  has  held  and  does 
hold; 

And  ever^^thing  else  that  has  been  defined  and  de- 
clared by  the  sacred  Canons  and  l)y  the  General  Coun- 
cils, and  particularly  In-  the  holy  Council  of  Trent,  and 
delivered,  defined,  and  declared  by  the  General  Coun- 


Reception  of  Converts. 


415 


cil  of  the  Vatican,  especially  concerning  the  Primacy 
of  the  Roman  Pontiff,  and  his  infallible  teaching  au- 
thority. 

With  a  sincere  heart,  therefore,  and  wdth  unfeigned 
faith,  I  detest  and  abjure  every  error,  heresy,  and  sect 
opposed  to  the  said  Holy,  Catholic,  and  Apostolic 
Roman  Church.  So  help  me  God,  and  these  His  holy 
Gospels,  which  I  touch  with  my  hand. 

A/ter'u/arcL,  the  convert  :>lilt  kneeling,  Ike  Fiial    sitting,  ia}s 

Psalm  50,  p.  24g, 

Or  ehf 

Psalm  129,  p.  2JJ. 


Then  the  Fiiesi.  Uanding,  ia\ 


K 


YRIE  eleison. 
R.    Christe 


elei- 


V.  Kyrie  eleison.  Pater 
noster  {secreto). 

V.  Et  ne  nos  inducas  in 
tentationem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a 
malo. 

V.  Salvww  fac  servzim 
tuum. 

R.  Deus  meus,  speran- 
tem  in  te. 

F.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Kt  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 


Xi 


ORD,  have  mercy. 
-^      R.  Christ,        have 


mercy. 
V.  Lord, 


have    mercy. 


Our  Father  {inaiidzdly). 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

V.  Save  Thy  servaitt. 

R.  O  my  God,  who  put: 
teth  his  trust  in  Thee. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  crj^  come 
unto  Thee. 


4i6 


Reception  of  Converts. 


V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 
R.   Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
R.  And  \\-ith  thy  spirit. 


^Y^  EUS,  cui  propriuni 
:^^  est  misereri  semper 
et  parcere  :  suscipe  depre- 
cationem  nostram,  ut  hu?ic 
famuh/w  tiiiim,  quern  ex- 
communicatiouis  catena 
constringit,  miseratio  tuae 
pietatis  clemeuter  absol- 
vat.  Per  Uominum  nos- 
trum Jesum  Christum  Fili- 
um  tuum,  qui  tecum  \\\\\. 
et  regnat  in  uuitate  Spiri- 
tus  Sancti,  Deus,  per  omnia 
ssecula  Steculorum. 


R.  Amen. 


OGOD,  whose  proper- 
ty is  always  to  have 
mercy  and  to  spare :  gra- 
ciously receive  our  suppli- 
cation, that  this  Thy  ser- 
vajii,  whom  the  bonds  of 
excommunication  do  hold 
a  prisoner,  the  compassion 
of  Thy  lo\'ing-kindness 
may  now  mercifully  ab- 
solve. Through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  Th}-  Son,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee,  in  the  unity  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end. 
R.  Amen. 


.  aiid  turned  toivards  the  kti- 
h-')»  frnm  his  herrsy.  iaying  ■ 


Vr  UCTORITATE  apo- 
cvA--*--  stolica,  qua  fungor 
in  hac  parte,  absolvo  te 
a  vinculo  excommunicati- 
onis  quam  (forsan)  incur- 
risti,  et  restituo  te  sacro- 
sanctis  Ecclesiae  Sacramen- 
tis,  communioni  et  uuitati 


BY  the  Apostolic  au- 
thority, which  I 
here  do  exercise,  I  absolve 
thee  from  the  bond  of 
excommunication  which 
(perchance)  *  thou  hast  in- 
curred ;  and  I  restore  thee 
to  the  holv  Sacraments  of 


Reception  of  Converts. 


417 


fideliuni,    in    nomine    Pa-    the   Church,    and    to    the 

tris,  -i*  et  FiUi,  et  Spiritus    communion  and  unity  of 

Sancti.     Ameu.  the  faithful,  in   the   name 

of  the   Father,   'i*  and   of 

the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 

Ghost.     Ameu. 

(■:;:/,,  doubt  'ivhethfr  the  petnlent  has  niciiri-ed  excomntiinicationor 

no,  the  Pi'iesl  shall  insert  this  word  perchance.) 
In  fine,  the  Priest  enjoins  upon  the    new   convert  snv.ir   <.ni:ifriT\- 

penance— e.g.,  prayers,  visits  to  churches,  and  the  lik 


'^,.:^:'':y^'X^<..G) 


.a  ^% 


^  '^'^i' 


trbc  Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 


IVhen  the  Apostles  had  heard  that  SamaHa  had  received  the 
word  of  God,  they  sent  to  them  Peter  and  John,  who,  when  they  were 
come,  prayed  for  them,  that  they  might  receive  the  Holy  Spirit. 
For  as  yet  He  was  come  upon  none  of  them ;  but  they  7vere 
only  baptized  into  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus.  Then  they  laid 
their  hands  on  them,  and  they  received  the  Holy  Spirit. — Acts 
viii.  14-17. 


INSTRUCTIONS. 


ONFIRMATIOX  is  a  Sacrament  by  which  the 
faithful,  who  have  already  been  made  chil- 
dren of  God  bj-  their  Baptism,  receive  the 
Holy  Ghost  b\-  the  prajer and  the  imposition 
.  =  ■  of  the  hands  of  the  Bishops,  the  successors 

of  the  Apostles,  in  order  to  their  being  made 
strong  and  perfect  Christians  and  valiant  sol- 
diers of  Jesus  Christ.    It  is  called  Confirma- 
tion from  its  effect,  which   is  to  confirm  or 
strengthen  those  that  receive  it  in  the  profes- 
sion of  the  true  faith  ;    to  give  them  such 
courage  and  resolution  as  to  be  willing  rather 
to  die  than  to  turn  from  it ;  and  to  arm  them 
in  general  against    all   their  spiritual  ene- 
mies. 
2    This  Sacrament  was  designed  and  instituted 
by  our  Lord  for  all  Christians,  and  consequently  is  a  divine  ordi- 
nance. 

3.  The  principal  effects  of  this  Sacrament  are  a  fortifying  grace 
in  order  to  strengthen  the  soul  against  all  the  \nsible  and  invisible 
enemies  of  the  faith  ;  and  a  certain  dedication  and  consecration  of 
the  soul  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  mark  of  which  dedication  and 
consecration  is  left  in  the  soul  as  a  character,  which  can  never  be 

effaced. 

418 


The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation.         419 

4.  Hence  this  Sacrament  can  be  received  but  once,  and  it  would 
be  a  sacrilege  to  attempt  to  receive  it  a  second  time  ;  for  which 
reason  also  the  faithful  are  bound  to  take  extreme  care  to  come  to 
this  Sacrament  duly  disposed,  lest,  if  they  should  be  so  unhappy 
as  to  receive  it  in  mortal  sin,  they  should  receive  their  own  con- 
demnation, and  run  the  risk  of  being  deprived  for  ever  of  its 
grace. 

5.  Now,  the  dispositions  which  the  Christian  must  bring  with 
him  to  receive  worthily  the  Sacrament  of  Confirmation  are,  a 
purity  of  conscience,  at  least  from  all  mortal  sin  ;  for  which  reason 
he  ought  to  go  to  confession  before  he  is  confirmed,  for  the  Holy 
Ghost  will  not  come  to  a  soul  in  which  Satan  reigns  by  mortal 
sin  ;  secondly,  a  sincere  desire  of  gi\nng  himself  up  to  the  Holy 
Ghost,  to  follow  the  influence  of  His  divine  grace,  to  be  His 
temple  for  ever,  and,  by  His  assistance,  to  fulfil  all  the  obligations 
of  a  Soldier  of  Christ. 

6.  Hence  a  Christian  ought  to  prepare  himself  for  this  Sacra- 
ment by  fervent  prayer,  as  we  find  the  Apostles  prepared  them- 
selves for  the  receiving  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  All  these  were 
persevering  jvith  one  mind  in  prayer,  says  St.  I,uke  (speaking  of 
the  ten  days  that  passed  between  the  Ascension  of  our  Lord  and 
Pentecost).  How  happy  shall  they  be,  who  like  them  prepare 
themselves  for  the  Holy  Ghost  by  these  spiritual  exercises  ! 

7.  The  obligations  which  accompany  the  character  of  Confirma- 
tion, and  which  a  Christian  takes  upon  himself  when  he  receives 
this  Sacrament,  are,  to  bear  a  lo5'al  and  perpetual  allegiance  to 
the  great  King  in  whose  service  he  enlists  himself  as  a  soldier  ; 
to  be  true  to  His  standard,  the  Cross  of  Christ,  the  mark  of  which 
he  receives  on  his  forehead  ;  to  fight  His  battles  against  His  ene- 
mies, the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil ;  to  be  faithful  unto 
death  ;  and  rather  to  die  than  desert  from  the  service,  or  go  over 
to  the  enemy  by  wilful  sin — in  fine,  to  live  up  to  the  glorious 
character  of  a  Soldier  of  Christ,  and  to  maintain  that  interior 
purity  and  sanctity  which  becomes  the  Temple  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
by  a  life  of  prayer  and  a  life  of  love.  Where  the  character  of  our 
Confirmation,  when  we  shall  bring  it  before  the  judgment-seat  of 
Christ,  shall  be  found  to  have  been  accompanied  with  such  a 
life  as  this,  it  will  shine  most  gloriously  in  our  souls  for  all  eter- 
nity ;  but  if,  instead  of  li\dng  up  to  it,  we  should  be  found  to 
have  been  deserters  and  rebels,  and  to  have  violated  this  sacred 
character  by  a  life  of  sin,  it  will  certainly  rise  up  in  judgment 
against  us,  it  will  condemn  us  at  the  bar  of  divine  justice,  it  will 


420         The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 

cast  lis  deeper  into  the  bottomless  pit,  and  be  a  mark  of  eternal 
ignoniiuy  and  reproach  to  our  souls  amongst  the  damned. 


THE  aEREMONIES  EXPLAINED. 

The  Chrism  used  iu  Confirmation  is  a  sacred  unguent,  com- 
posed of  oil  of  olives  and  balsam,  solemnly  blessed  bj-  the  Bishop 
on  Maundy-Thursday.  The  outward  anointing  of  the  fore- 
head with  chrism  represents  the  inward  anointing  of  the  soul, 
in  this  Sacrament,  with  the  Holy  Ghost.  The  oil,  whose  pro- 
perties are  to  strengthen  and  invigorate  the  limbs,  to  assuage 
pain,  etc.,  represents  the  like  spiritual  effects  of  the  grace  of  the 
Sacrament  in  the  soul,  penetrating  and  diflusing  itself  through- 
out all  her  powers  ;  oil  also,  being  a  smooth  and  mild  substance, 
represents  that  spirit  of  meekness  and  patience  under  the  cross 
which  is  one  principal  effect  of  Confirmation.  The  balsam  fitly 
represents  the  fortifying  grace  received  in  Confirmation,  bj- which 
our  souls  are  preserved  from  corruption  after  our  sins  have  been 
destroyed  bj-  the  Sacrament  of  Baptism ;  also,  being  of  a  sweet 
smell,  it  represents  the  good  odor  or  sweet  savor  of  Christian 
\'irtues  and  an  innocent  life,  with  which  we  are  to  edify  our 
neighbors  after  having  received  this  Sacrament. 

The  anointing  of  the  forehead  is  made  in  the  form  of  a  Cross, 
because  the  virtue  of  this  Sacrament,  as  all  other  graces,  comes 
through  the  merits  of  the  sacrifice  of  the  deatli  of  Jesus  Christ ; 
and  to  show  that,  being  now  confirmed  in  His  ser\-ice  and  en- 
listed as  His  soldiers,  we  should  never  be  ashamed  of  our  Master, 
but  boldly  profess  ourselves  disciples  of  a  crucified  Saviour  and 
members  of  His  Church,  in  spite  of  all  the  world  may  do  against 
us,  either  by  ridicule  or  persecution. 

The  Bishop  gives  the  person  confirmed  a  gentle  stroke  on  the 
cheek,  to  teach  him  that,  being  now  a  soldier  of  Jesus  Christ,  he 
must  fight  manfully  against  all  his  enemies  ;  suffer  patiently  all 
kinds  of  affronts  and  injuries  for  his  faith  ;  and  bear  with  meek- 
ness all  crosses  and  trials,  for  the  sake  and  for  the  glor>'  of  his 
lyord  and  Master. 

In  gi\'ing  him  this  gentle  stroke,  the  Bishop  says,  Peace  be  with 
thee,  to  signify  that  the  true  peace  of  God,  which,  as  St.  Paul 
says  (Philip,   iv.   7),  surpasseth  all   understanding,  is  chiefly  to 


The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation.         421 

be  found  in  suffering  patiently  for  Christ's  sake  ;  and  also  to  en- 
courage him  to  do  so  by  the  hope  of  reward,  according  to  our 
I^ord's  promise  (Matt.  xi.  29)  :  Learn  of  Me,  because  I  am  meek 
and  lowly  in  heart,  and  ye  shall  find  rest  for  your  souls. 

Persons  usually  take  a  new  name  at  Confirmation,  which  ought 
to  be  the  name  of  some  Saint,  whom  they  choose  for  their  par- 
ticular Patron. 


A  Praykr  for  Onk  af.out  to  bk  Con  firmed. 

^TT^MIGHTY  and  Eternal  God,  Who  hast  vouch- 
(J^-y  safed  to  regenerate  Thy  servant  in  Holy  Bap- 
tism by  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  perfect  the  work 
Thou  hast  begun  in  him.  Strengthen  him  with  Thy 
sevenfold  gifts  :  the  Spirit  of  Wisdom,  that  he  may  de- 
spise the  perishable  things  of  this  world,  and  love  the 
things  that  are  eternal ;  the  Spirit  of  Understanding 
to  enlighten  him  and  give  him  a  more  perfect  know- 
ledge of  the  mysteries  of  the  Faith  ;  the  Spirit  of  CouN- 
SEiv,  that  he  may  make  a  right  choice  in  things  belong- 
ing to  his  eternal  Salvation  ;  the  Spirit  of  Fortitude, 
that  he  may  overcome  all  temptations  ;  the  Spirit  of 
KNOWI.EDGE,  that  he  may  know  Thy  Will ;  the  Spirit 
of  true  Piety,  that  he  may  be  faithful  and  devout  in 
Thy  service  ;  and  the  Spirit  of  Thy  holy  Fear,  that  he 
may  be  filled  with  a  loving  reverence,  and  may  fear  in 
any  way  to  displease  Thee.  Seal  him  through  Thy 
mercy  with  the  seal  of  a  disciple  of  Jesus  Christ  unto 
life  eternal ;  and  grant,  O  I^ord,  that  bearing  the  Cross 
on  his  forehead,  he  may  bear  it  also  in  his  heart,  so 
that  boldly  confessing  Thee  before  men,  he  may  be 
found  worthy  to  be  one  day  reckoned  in  the  number  of 
Thine  Elect :  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
(  This  prayer  may  be  used  a /so  by  the  Candidati . ) 


422 


The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 


rhe  Bishop,  wearing  over  his  rochet  an  amice,  stole,  and  cope  of 

•vhite,  and  having  a  mitre  on  his  head,  proceeds  to  the  faldstool , 

before  the  middle  of  the  A  liar,  or  has  it  placed  fan- hint  in  some  otfier 

iifcnient  pla^e,  and  sits  thereon,  zuith  his  back  to  Die  Altar  and 

his  face  tozuards  the  people,  holding  his  crosier  in  his  left  hand. 

'  ^e  washes  his  hands,  still  sitting;  then,  laying  aside  his  mitre, 
he  arises,  and  standing  u-ith  'iis  face  towards  the  persons  to  be 
confirmed,  and  having  his  hands  Joined  before  his  breast  {the 
persons  to  be  confirmed  kneeling,  and  hmnng  their  handx  also 


breasts  <.  he  savs  . 


B 


r  PIRITUS  Sanctus  su- 
pen'euiat   iu  vos,  et 


CD 


virtus   Altissimi 

vos  a  peccatis. 

R.  Amen. 


AY  the  Holy  Ghost 

descend  upon  you, 

custodiat    and  may  the  power  of  the 

Most   High    preser\-e    you 

from  sins.     R.  Amen. 


his  breast,  he  ,\.  ■ 


V.  Adjutorium  nostrum 
in  nomine  Domini. 

R.  Qui  fecit  ca:4um  et 
terrain. 

P\  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad 
te  veuiat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


V.  Our  help  is  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

R.  Who  hath  made  hea- 
ven and  earth. 

/''.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
Unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  Apd  \\-ith  thy  spirit. 


Kvards  those  to  be  con  firmed,  he  says  : 

Orem  us.  Let  us  pray. 

OMNIPOTENS,  sempi-      ^tt^LMIGHTY  and 

teme  Deus,  qui  re-    -J^^    eternal   God,  who 


The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 


423 


geuerare  dignatus  es  hos 
famulos  tuos  ex  aqua  et 
Spiritu  Saucto,  quique  de- 
disti  eis  reinissioneni  om- 
nium peccatorum  :  emitte 
in  eos  septiformem  Spiri- 
tum  tuum  Sanctum  Para- 
clitum  de  coelis. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Spiritum  sapientiae 
et  intellectus. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Spiritum  consilii  et 
fortitudinis. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Spiritum  scientise  et 
pietatis. 

R.  Amen. 

Adimple  eos  spiritu  ti- 
moris  tui,  et  consigna  eos 
signo  crucis  -^  Christi,  in 
vitam  propitiatus  seternam. 
Per  eumdem  Dominum 
nostrum  Jesum  Christum 
Filium  tuum,  qui  tecum 
vivit  et  regnat  in  unitate 
ejusdem  Spiritus  Sancti, 
Deus,  per  omnia  ssecula 
saeculorum. 

R.  Amen. 


hast  vouchsafed  to  regen- 
erate these  Thy  servants 
by  water  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  hast  given  un- 
to them  forgiveness  of  all 
their  sins  :  send  forth  from 
heaven  upon  them  Thy 
sevenfold  Spirit,  the  Holy 
Comforter. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  The  Spirit  of  Wisdom 
and  Understanding. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  The  Spirit  of  Counsel 
and  Fortitude. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  The  Spirit  of  Know- 
ledge and  Piety. 

R.  Amen. 

Fill  them  with  the  spi- 
rit of  Thy  Fear,  and  sign 
them  with  the  sign  of  the 
Cross  4*  of  Christ,  in  Thy 
mercy,  unto  life  eternal. 
Through  the  same  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  Thee  in  the  unity 
of  the  same  Holy  Ghost, 
God,  world  without  end. 

R.  Amen. 


The  Bishop,  sitting  on  the  faldstool ,  o> ,  if  the  nmnbe;  of  persons  to 


424 


The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 


be  conjirnud  requires  it,  standing,  unth  his  mitre  on  hts  head. 
ronfimis  them,  arranged  in  rows  and  kneeling  in  order.  He  in- 
quires separately  the  name  of  each  person  to  be  confirmed,  who  is 
presented  to  hivt  hv  ihr  qrndfath'^  or  cradmnthrr.  kve^Iing  ;  and 
having  dipped    '  ".  '     '      ■  Chrisui, 

/'v  says  : 


yx 


SIGXO     te 
crucis,  4* 


^I  ^  .  J     the  sigu  of   the 

Cross,  + 


IVhilst  saying  tfiese  words  he  makes  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  with  his 
thiDiih,  ,>H  thr'  fioyhrad  nF  Ih,-  prrso»  If  hi"  ,  in  firmed,  itf/d  thtJi 


Et  coufimio  te  chris- 
mate  salutis.  In  nomiue 
Patris,  'i'  et  Filii,  +  et  Spiri- 
tus  +  Saiicti. 

R.  Amen. 


And  I  confirm  thee  with 
the  chrism  of  salvation. 
In  the  name  of  the  Father,+ 
and  of  the  Son,  +  and  of 
the  Holy  4-  Ghost. 

R.  Amen. 


7'fien  he  sMkes  him  gently  «n  tH*  t^r 

Pax  tecum.  Peace  be  with  thee. 


lUien  all  haiie  been  confirmed,  the  Bishop  wipes  his  hands  with 
hrr'ad-ryiif.th-  .!»,!  :.,i.h,-,  r;,.-,>i  nver  a  basin.  In  //»-•».»'.? w//..-.- 
/■'■  '  •'  read  hy  the rlerg^ 


CONFIRMAhoc,  Deus, 
quod  operatus  es  in 
nobis,  a  templo  sancto  tuo 
quod  est  in  Jerusalem. 

V.  Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


CONFIRM,  O  God, 
that  which  Thou  hast 
wrought  in  us,  from  Thy 
holy  temple  which  is  in 
Jerusalem. 

/\^  Glory  be  to  the  Fa- 
ther, etc. 


The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 


425 


Then  the  Antipkon.  Coufiriu,  u  God  is  repeaied ;  after  ixjhich  the 
Bishop,  laying  aside  his  mitre,  rises  up,  and  standing  towards  the 
Altar,  with  his  hands  joined  before  his  breast,  says  : 


r^  STBNDE  nobis,    Do- 

^^  mine,  misericordiam 
tuam. 

R.  Bt  salutare  tuum  da 
nobis. 

V.  Domiiie,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Bt  clamor  mens  ad 
te  veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


/^     LORD,    show    Thy 
^-^      mercy  upon  us. 

R.  And  grant  us  Thy 
salvation. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  3^ou. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


iJi 


'iih  Jus  hands  still  joined  before  hia  bieasi,  and  all  the; per- 
sons confirmed  devoutly  kneeling,  he  says  : 


Or  emus. 

*T~^  BUS,  qui  Apostolis 
r-*^  tuis  Sanctum  de- 
disti  Spiritum,  et  per  eos, 
eorumque  successores,  cse- 
teris  fidelibus  tradendum 
esse  voluisti ;  respice  pro- 
pitius  ad  humilitatis  nos- 
trae  famulatum  ;  et  praesta, 
ut  eorum  corda,  quorum 
frontes  sacro  chrismate  de- 
linivimus,  et  siguo  sanc- 
tae  crucis  signavimus,  idem 
Spiritus  Sanctus  in  eis  su- 
perv^eniens,  templum  glo- 
riae  suae  dignanter  inhabi- 


Let  us  pray. 

/^  GOD,  who  didst  give 
^^  to  Thine  Apostles  the 
Holy  Ghost,  and  didst  or- 
dain that  by  them  and  their 
successors  He  should  be 
given  to  the  rest  of  the 
faithful  ;  look  mercifully 
upon  our  unworthy  ser- 
vice; and  grant  that  the 
hearts  of  those  whose  fore- 
heads we  have  anointed 
with  holy  chrism,  and 
signed  \\dth  the  sign  of  the 
holy  Cross,  may,  by  the 
same  Holy  Spirit  coming 


426 


The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 


tando  perficiat.     Qui,  cum    down  upon  them,  and  gra- 

Patre    et    eodem     Spiritu    ciously      abiding      wit±iin 

Sancto,     vivis    et    regnas    them,  be  made  the  temple 

Deus,   in    saecula    sseculo-   of  His  glor>^      Who,  with 

rum.  the  Father  and  the  same 

Holy     Ghost,     livest    and 

reignest,  God,  world  with- 

R.  Amen.  out  eud.     R.  Amen. 


f^  CCE  sic  beuedicetur  "r^  EHOLD,  thus  shall 
^^  omnis  homo,  qui  ti-  r^"-^  ever}-  man  be  bless- 
met  Dominum.  ed  that  feareth  the  Lord. 


ke petsoHS  confirmed,  he  mak- 


BENEDICAT  *  vos 
Dominus  ex  Sion,  ut 
videatis  bona  Jerusalem 
omnibus  diebus  %'itae  ves- 
trae,  et  habeatis  vitam  aeter- 
nam. 
R.  Amen. 


the  Lord  +  bless 
/ou  out  of  Sion, 
that  you  may  see  the  good 
things  of  Jerusalem  all  the 
days  of  your  life,  and  may 
have  life  everlasting. 
R.  Amen. 


Prayers  for  the  Seven  Gifts  of  the  Hoi^y 
Ghost. 

.  ,-,;77  -'/"    iriuioiii. 

COME,  O  Blessed  Spirit  of  lVisdo>ii,  and  reveal  to 
my  soul  the  mysteries  of  Heavenly  things,  their 
exceeding  greatness,  and  power,  and  beauty.  Teach 
me  to  love  them  above  and  beyond  all  the  passing  joys 


The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation.         427 

and  satisfactions  of  earth.  Show  me  the  way  by  which 
I  may  be  able  to  attain  to  them,  and  possess  them,  and 
hold  them  hereafter,  mine  own  for  ever.     Amen. 

The  Spirit  of  Lnderstanding. 

COMB,  O  Blessed  Spirit  of  Understanding,  en- 
lighten my  mind,  that  I  may  perceive  and  em- 
brace all  the  mysteries  of  the  deep  things  of  God  ;  that 
in  the  end  I  may  be  found  worthy  in  Thy  light  clear- 
ly to  see  the  Eternal  Light,  and  may  come  unto  a  per- 
fect knowledge  of  Thee,  and  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son.     Amen. 

'file  Spirit  oj  i^vnii>.ti. 

COME,  O  Blessed  Spirit  of  Counsel,  help  and  guide 
me  in  all  my  ways,  that  I  may  always  do  Thy 
holy  will.  Incline  my  heart  to  that  which  is  good, 
turn  it  away  from  all  that  is  e\'il,  and  direct  me  b}-  the 
straight  path  of  Thy  Commandments  to  that  goal  of 
eternal  life  for  which  I  long.     Amen. 

The  Spirit  of  P^oriitudc. 

COME,  O  Blessed  Spirit  of  Fortitude,  uphold  my 
soul  in  every  time  of  trouble  or  adversity.  Sus- 
tain all  my  efforts  after  holiness  ;  strengthen  my  weak- 
ness, give  me  courage  against  all  the  assaults  of  my 
enemies,  that  I  may  never  be  overcome,  and  separated 
from  Thee,  my  God,  my  chiefest  Good.     Amen. 

The  Spirit  of  Knoivtedgc. 

COME,  O  Blessed  Spirit  of  Knozuledge,  grant  that 
I  may  perceive  and  know  the  will  of  the  Father ; 
show  me  the  nothingness  of  earthly  things,  that  I  maj' 


428        The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 

know  their  vanity,  and  use  them  only  for  Thy  glory, 
and  my  own  salvation,  looking  ever  beyond  them  to 
Thee,  and  Thy  eternal  great  rewards.     Amen. 

The  Spirit  of  Piety. 

COr^lE,  O  Blessed  Spirit  of  Piety,  possess  my  heart, 
incline  it  to  a  true  faith  in  Thee,  to  a  Holy  love 
of  Thee  my  God,  that  with  my  whole  soul  I  may  seek 
Thee,  and  find  Thee  my  best,  my  truest  joy.     Amen. 

/','   Spiiu  oj  t'ne  Fear  oj  lilt   i^ord. 

COME,  O  Blessed  Spirit  of  holy  Fear,  penetrate  my 
inmost  heart,  that  I  may  set  Thee,  my  Lord 
and  God,  before  m}-  face  for  ever  ;  and  shun  all  things 
that  can  offend  Thee,  so  that  I  may  be  made  worthy 
to  appear  before  the  pure  eyes  of  Thy  Di\'ine  Majesty 
in  the  Heaven  of  Heavens,  where  Thou  livest  and 
reignest  in  the  Unity  of  the  Ever-blessed  Trinity,  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


Prayer   for  the  Twelve  Fruits  oK  the   Holy 
Ghost. 

OHOLY  vSpirit,  Eternal  Love  of  the  Father  and  of 
the  Son,  grant  me  to  taste  the  sweetness  of  Thy 
lo\'ing-kindness  :  the  Fruit  of  Charity,  that  I  may  love 
Thee  above  all  things,  and  my  neighbor  as  myself ;  the 
Fruit  of  Joy,  that  I  may  be  filled  with  a  holy  consola- 
tion ;  the  Fruit  of  Peace,  that  I  may  enjoy  inward 
tranquillity  of  soul ;  the  Fruit  of  Patience,  that  I  may 


The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation.         429 

not  be  discouraged  by  delay,  but  may  persevere  in 
prayer  ;  the  Fruit  of  Benignity,  that  I  may  be  kind 
and  considerate  to  all  men  ;  the  Fruit  of  Goodfiess, 
that  I  may  be  ever  ready  to  do  good  to  all  ;  the  Fruit 
of  Longsiijfering,  that  I  ma}-  humbly  submit  to  every- 
thing that  is  opposed  to  my  own  desires  ;  the  Fruit  of 
Mildness,  that  I  may  subdue  every  rising  of  evil  tem- 
per, and,  so  far  from  offering  the  least  injury,  may  never 
return  the  greatest  ;  the  Fruit  of  Faith,  that  I  may 
rightly  receive  the  word  of  truth,  and  walk  in  it ;  the 
Fruit  of  Modesty,  that  I  may  be  holy  in  my  thoughts, 
watchful  in  my  words,  and  grave  in  all  my  behavior  ; 
the  Fruit  of  Continency,  that  using  Thy  creatures  to 
Thy  glory  I  may  keep  my  body  in  subjection  ;  the 
Fruit  of  Chastity,  that  with  a  pure  body  and  a  clean 
heart,  I  may  adore  and  please  Thee  to  my  life's  end  ; 
so  that  having  served  Thee  faithfully  here  on  earth  I 
may  attain  in  Christ  Jesus  to  praise  Thee  eternally  in 
Heaven,  with  the  Father  and  the  Son,  Three  Persons, 
One  Glorious  and  Eternal  God,  to  Whom  be  glory  now 
and  ever  more.     Amen. 


(Jn  'ini;  .\xNi\i{RSAKv  (>)•  Confirmation. 

y^  HANKS  be  unto  Thee,  O  my  God,  for  all  Thy 
^-^  infinite  goodness,  and  especially  for  that  love 
that  Thou  hast  showed  unto  me  at  my  Confirmation. 
I  give  Thee  thanks  that  Thou  didst  then  send  down 
Thj'  Holy  Spirit  into  my  soul  with  all  His  gifts  and 
graces.  O  may  He  take  full  possession  of  me  for  ever : 
may  His  divine  Unction  cause  my  face  to  shine  :  may 
His  heavenly  Wisdom  reign  in  my  heart,  His  Under- 


430 


The  Sacrament  of  Confirmation. 


STANDING  enlighten  my  darkness,  His  Counsel,  guide 
me,  His  Fortitude  strengthen  me,  His  Knowledge 
instruct  me,  His  Piety  make  me  fervent,  His  di\*ine 
Fear  keep  me  from  all  e\-il.  Drive  from  my  soul, 
O  Lord,  all  that  may  defile  it.  Give  me  grace  to  be 
Thy  faithful  soldier,  that  ha\dng  fought  the  good  fight 
of  faith,  I  may  be  brought  to  the  crown  of  everlasting 
life,  for  the  merits  of  Thy  dearly  Beloved  Sou,  our 
SaN-iour,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


^be  Sacrament  of  flDatiimon?. 


INSTRUCTIONS. 


'HK  holy  state  of  Matrimony  was  instituted  by 
Almighty  God  in  the  beginning  of  tlie  world, 
and  under  the  law  of  nature  had  a  particular 
blessing  annexed  to  it.  God  created  man  to 
His  ozun  image :  to  the  image  of  God  He  cre- 
ated them:  male  and  female  He  created  them. 
And  God  blessed  them,  saying,  Increase  and 
multiply,  and  fill  the  earth  {Gen.  i.  27,  28). 
Under  the  Mosaic  law  the  Almighty  more  dis- 
tinctly announced  its  dignity  and  obligations. 
Afterwards,  under  the  Christian  law,  our  Di- 
vine Redeemer  sanctified  this  state  still  more, 
'■[^  and  from  a  natural  and  civil  contract  raised 

Matrimony  to  the  dignity  of  a  Sacrament. 
And  St.  Paul  declared  it  to  be  a  representation  of  that  sacred  union 
which  Jesus  Christ  had  formed  with  His  spouse  the  Church. 
This  mystery  is  great,  but  I  say  in  Christ,  and  in  the  Church  {Ephes. 
V.  32). 

Seeing,  therefore,  that  this  state  is  so  very  holy,  and  instituted 
for  such  great  and  holy  ends,  and,  moreover,  that  it  has  so  great 
a  grace  annexed  to  it  (when  the  Sacrament  of  Matrimony  is 
worthily  received)  as  to  put  the  married  couple  into  the  way  of 
being  happy  both  in  this  world  and  in  the  world  to  come,  they 
who  intend  to  enter  into  this  state  ought  to  proceed  with  the 
greatest  prudence  and  make  the  best  possible  preparation,  that 
they  may  obtain  these  precious  and  abundant  graces  from  Al- 
mighty God. 
1.  They  ought  to  enter  into  this  holy  state  with  the  pure  inten 
431 


432  The  Sacramext  of  Matrimony. 

tion  of  promoting  the  honor  and  glorj'  of  God,  and  the  sanctifica- 
tion  of  their  own  souls. 

2.  They  ought  to  select  a  person  of  their  own  religion  ;  experi- 
ence shows  that  a  want  of  union  in  faith  between  husband  and 
wife  is  frequently  attended  with  the  worst  consequences,  both  to 
themselves  and  to  their  children.  A  Catholic  cannot,  without  spe- 
cial dispensation,  lawfully  marr\-  a  person  of  another  religion  ; 
and  if,  for  good  reason,  such  marriage  is  permitted,  the  Catholic 
party  cannot  enter  into  an  agreement  that  auj'  of  the  children 
shall  be  brought  up  in  anj-  other  than  the  Catholic  faith,  and  the 
non-Catholic  party  must  make  beforehand  a  positive  and  solemn 
promise,  ist,  that  no  obstacle  of  any  kind  shall  be  put  in  the  way 
of  the  practice  of  all  Catholic  duties  b^-  the  Catholic  party  ;  and, 
2d,  that  all  the  children  who  shall  be  bom  to  them  shall  be  bap- 
tized and  brought  up  as  Catholics. 

3.  They  must  obtain  the  pardon  of  their  sins  by  worthily  ap- 
proaching the  Sacrament  of  Penance,  and  then  sanctify  their 
marriage  by  the  fer\-ent  reception  of  the  Holy  Communion. 

4.  The  ^Marriage  should  be  celebrated  in  the  morning,  and  with 
a  XcPTiAL  M.A.SS.  That  this  is  the  constant  and  universal  and 
emphatic  desire  of  Holy  Church,  the  following  quotations  from 
the  Decrees  and  from  the  Pastoral  Letter  of  the  Third  Plenary' 
Council  of  Baltimore  very  clearly  show  : 

Let  those  ivho  have  the  aire  of  souls  take  ez'ery  occasion  earnestly 
to  exhort  the  faithful  to  the  keeping  of  that  pious  and  praiseworthy 
custom  of  the  Church  whereby  Main-i ages  are  celebrated,  not  in  the 
night-time,  but  during  Mass,  and  accompanied  by  the  Nuptial 
Blessing.  .  .  .  This  custom  is  held  to  be  not  merely  a  commendable 
but  quite  a  necessary  one,  now  in  these  present  days,  when  the  foes 
of  religion  are  leaving  nothing  untried  in  their  efforts  to  deprive, 
if  possible.  Holy  Matrimony  of  all  sanctity,  and  of  all  likeness  to  a 
Sacrament,  and  to  degrade  it  to  the  level  of  a  mere  civil  contract. 
[Decrees,  N.  125.] 

Let  them  enter  into  marriage  only  through  worthy  and  holy  mo- 
tives, with  the  blessings  of  religion,  especially  -with  the  blessing  of 
the  Ni'PTiAL  Mass.     [Pastoral  Letter,  p.  S7.] 

5.  They  ought  frequently  to  reflect  on  their  duties  and  obliga- 
tions as  inculcated  in  the  word  of  God. 

St.  Paul,  strongly  inculcating  these  duties  hy  the  great  example 
of  Christ  and  His  Church,  says  : 

Let  women  be  subject  to  their  husbands,  as  to  the  Lord ;  because 
man  is  head  of  the  woman,  as  Christ  is  Head  of  the  Church  ;  Him- 


The  Sacramknt  of  Matrimony.  433 

self  is  Saviour  of  His  body.  But  as  the  Church  is  subject  to  Christ, 
so  also  women  to  their  husbands  in  all  things.  Husbands,  love  your 
wives,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  the  Church,  and  delivered  Himself 
up  for  it.  .  .  .  So,  also,  the  men  ought  to  love  their  wives  as  their 
own  bodies.  He  who  loveth  his  wife,  loveth  hitnself.  For  no  man 
ever  hated  his  own  flesh,  but  he  nourisheth  and  cherisheth  it,  as 
also  Christ  the  Church.  .  .  .  For  this  cause  man  shall  leave  his 
father  and  mother,  and  shall  cleave  to  his  rvife,  and  they  two  shall 
be  one  flesh.  This  mystery  is  great,  but  I  say  in  Christ,  and  in  the 
Church.  Nevertheless  let  you  also  severally  each  love  his  wife, 
as  he  loveth  himself:  and  let  the  wife  fear  her  husband  {Ephes. 
V.  22, 


IMPEDIMENTS  TO  MARRIAGE. 

*  I  tROM  the  earliest  ages  holy  Church  has  annexed  certain 
^  1  I  conditions  to  the  matrimonial  contract,  which  are  called 
Impedi?nents.  They  are  of  two  kinds:  i.  Annulling 
Impediments,  or  those  which,  without  special  dispensation, 
make  a  marriage  null  and  void  from  the  beginning ;  2.  Prohi- 
bitory Impediments,  which,  without  dispensation,  make  a  mar- 
riage unlawful  and  sinful,  though  not  invalid. 

I.  Thk  Annulling  Impkdimknts. 

7.  Consanguinity.  This  forbids  marriage  between  third  cou- 
sins or  any  nearer  degree  of  kindred. 

2.  Affinity.  By  this  it  is  forbidden  to  marry  the  third  cousin, 
or  any  nearer  blood-relation,  of  a  deceased  husband  or  wife.  Spi- 
ritual Affinity  is  a  species  of  relationship,  contracted  by  means 
of  the  Sacraments  of  Baptism  and  Confirmation,  whereby 
parents  cannot  marry  the  sponsors  of  the  child,  or  the  person 
who  baptized  it ;  nor  can  sponsors  marry  their  godchildren. 

J.  Public  Honesty.  This  prohibits  marriage  with  a  parent, 
child,  brother,  or  sister  of  a  person  with  whom  a  valid  engagement 
to  marry  has  existed. 

4.  Crime.  Persons  (of  whom  one  at  least  must  be  already  mar- 
ried) who  are  guilty  of  homicide  or  adultery  with  a  view  to  a  sub- 
sequent marriage  cannot  marry  each  other. 


434  The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony. 

5.  Difference  of  Worship.  This  renders  marriage  null  and  void 
between  a  baptized  and  an  unbaptized  person. 

6.  I'oxvs.  This  makes  marriage  impossible  to  all  persons  who 
have  made  solemn  vows  by  entering  into  a  Religious  Order  ;  and 
to  all  the  Orders  of  the  Clergy,  from  Subdeacons  upward. 

7.  Clamiestinity.  Wherever  the  decree  of  the  Council  of  Trent 
concerning  Matrimony  has  been  published,  marriage  between 
two  Catholics  is  not  only  unlawful  but  invalid  without  the  pres- 
ence of  the  Parish  Priest  and  two  witnesses.  This  decree  is  in 
force  in  the  following  places  in  the  United  States  :  i.  The  Prov- 
ince of  New  Orleans.  2.  The  Province  of  San  Francisco,  and 
Utah  Territory  except  the  part  hing  east  of  the  Colorado  River. 
3.  The  Province  of  Santa  Fe,  except  the  northern  part  of  Colorado 
Territory-.  4.  The  Diocese  of  Vincennes.  5.  The  city  of  St.  Louis, 
and  the  parishes  of  St.  Genevieve,  St.  Ferdinand,  and  St.  Charles 
in  the  Diocese  of  St.  Louis.  6.  The  parishes  of  Kaskaskia,  Caho- 
kia,  French  Village,  and  Prairie  du  Rocher,  in  the  Diocese  of 
Alton. 

8.  The  Bond  of  a  Previous  Marriage.  This  is  an  Impediment 
which  death  alone  can  remove.  What,  therefore,  God  hath  joined 
together  let  not  man  put  asunder  (Matt.  xix.  6).  No  court,  no 
judge,  no  legislature,  no  power  on  earth,  can  break  the  bond 
which  unites  husband  and  wife.  For  certain  just  causes,  espe- 
cially for  the  crime  of  adultery,  they  may  live  separately,  but  they 
are  still  married  and  cannot  marry  again.  Let  it  be  remembered 
that  no  so-called  Divorce,  no  guilt,  no  desertion,  can  ever  sever  the 
marriage  bond.  Nothing  but  a  certain  knoivledge  of  the  death  of 
one  party  can  make  it  lawful  for  the  other  to  marry. 

11     fHE  Prohibitokv  Impkdiments. 

/.  A  simple  Vow  to  preserve  chastitj',  to  enter  the  priesthood  or 
into  a  Religious  Order. 

2.  A  previous  valid  engagement  to  marry  any  person. 

3.  Impediments  arising  from  a  Prohibition  of  the  Church,  such 
as  (i)  the  solemnization  of  marriage  (in  other  words,  to  marry  with 
outward  pomp  and  festivity)  during  Advent  or  Lent.  (2)  Mixed 
pnarriages— the  union  of  a  Catholic  with  one  who  is  not  a  Catho- 
lic.    (See  paragraph  2  in  "  Instructions  "  above.) 

4.  The  non-consent  of  parents,  when  consent  is  withheld  for 
good  and  just  reasons. 

In  addition  to  these,  there  are  a  few  other  impediments  which 


The  Sacramknt  of  Matrimony.  435 

are  not  generally  likely  to  occur.  With  regard  to  all  such  mat- 
ters it  is  very  important  to  consult  the  Priest  when  arranging 
for  the  marriage. 


Thk  Publication  of  the  Banns. 

In  order  to  place  a  check  upon  clandestine  marriages,  to  dis- 
cover any  impediments  which  may  exist,  to  prevent  deceptions 
and  surprises,  to  afford  parents  and  others  interested  an  oppor- 
tunity to  interpose,  if  needful,  and  in  order  to  procure  the  prayers 
of  the  faithful  that  God  may  give  light,  grace,  and  prosperity  to 
the  contracting  parties,  the  Council  of  Trent  has  decreed  that  the 
promise  of  marriage  be  published  on  three  successive  Sundays  or 
Holydays,  at  the  principal  Mass,  by  the  Fansh  Priest  of  the  parties 
{Sess.  24). 

This  is  a  verj^  important  law,  and  imposes  very  serious  obliga- 
tions. Bishops  can,  and  for  good  and  sufficient  reason  do,  dis- 
pense with  this  law.  Catholics  should  remember  that  it  is  a 
mortal  sin  to  marry  unless  such  dispensation  is  procured  or  the 
Banns  published  in  regular  form.  There  can  be  no  doubt  that  if 
any  one  knows  of  an  impediment  in  the  way  of  a  proposed  mar- 
riage, he  is  in  duty  bound  to  reveal  it. 


Prayer  of  Oxr  about  to  be  Married. 

f~\  GRACIOUS  Father,  who  dost  bless  us  by  Thy 
^"^^  bounty,  pardou  us  by  Thy  mercy,  support  aud 
guide  us  by  Thy  grace,  and  govern  us  by  Thy  provi- 
dence :  I  give  Thee  humble  and  hearty  thanks  for  all 
the  mercies  which  I  have  received  at  Thy  hands  in 
time  past.  And  now,  since  Thou  hast  called  me  to  the 
holy  estate  of  marriage,  be  pleased  to  be  with  me  in  my 
entering  into  it  and  passing  through  it,  that  it  may  not 
be  a  state  of  temptation  or  sorrow  to  me  by  occasion  of 


436  The  Sacramkxt  of  Matrimony. 

my  sins  or  infirmities,  but  of  holiness  and  comfort,  of 
love  and  dutifulness,  as  Thou  hast  intended  it  to  be  to 
all  that  love  and  fear  Thy  holy  name.     Amen. 
Here  may  be  said  Psalm   i 


THE  RITUAL  FOR  THE  CELEBRATION  OF 
MATRIMONY. 

I'hc  Piiist,  -Cited  in  a  surpitcc  and  ichttc  itole  {t>i</  iw^ltd  as  /or 
.Vass,  yet  icithout  manipk.  if  the  Xuptial  Mass  is  to  foI/Ow),  at- 
tended by  an  acolyte  holding  a  vessel  of  holy  zcater,  asks,  in  the 
lernacular,  in  the  hearing  of  two  or  three  uitnesses,  the  man 
and  ike  woman  separately,  as  follows,  concerfiing  their  con- 
sent. And  frst  he  asks  the  Bridegtvom,  who  must  stand  nl  the 
right  hand  of  the  Bride  : 

XV        WILT   thou    take   X.,  here   present,   for  thy 
J  ♦  t      lawful  wife,    according  to  the   Rite  of  our 
holy  Mother  the  Church  ? 

J^.  i^s-iii. 

jyirn  the  Prieal  asks  the  Brid.: 

N.,  wilt  thou  take  N.,  here  present,  for  thy  lawful 
husband,  according  to  the  Rite  of  our  hoi}'  Mother  the 
Church  ? 

R.  I  will. 

The  consent  of  one  is  not  sujfficiint ;  it  should  be  expressed  by  both, 
and  there  should  be  some  sensible  sign  tliercof  Having  obtain- 
ed this  mutual  cotisent,  the  Priest  bids  the  man  and  woman  join 
their  right  hands. 

CIh  places  where  it  is  customary,  the  man  and  n-oman  pledge  thetn- 
sehf4  ovr  "  "■•  -"■'•  -■  follows,  repcr'-  ■-  ''  -■•  -  —■'•  "^"-  ''■- 
Pt^3St : 


The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony.  437 

Tlu  ma )i  first  say-i : 

IN.N.,  take  thee,  N.N.,  for  my  lawful  wife,  to 
^  have  and  to  hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for 
better,  for  worse,  for  richer,  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and 
in  health,  until  death  do  us  part.        -^. 

Thfiii  the  woman  says  after  the  Priest : 

I,  N.N.,  take  thee,  N.N.,  for  my  lawful  husband,  to 
have  and  to  hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for  better,  for 
worse,  for  richer,  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health, 
until  death  do  us  part."! 

Ttir  Priest  then  says  : 

6 GO  conjungo  vos  in  "it  JOIN  you  together  in 
matrimonium,  in  no-  ^  marriage,  in  the  name 
mine  Patris,  •!•  et  Filii,  et  of  the  Father,  -^  and  of  the 
Spiritus  Sancti.  Son,    and    of     the     Holy 

Amen.  Ghost.     Amen. 

He  then  sprinkles  them  rcith  lioly  zcater. 
Tin's  d'lii,',  the  Priest  blesses  the  ring,  saying  : 

DJUTORIUM     nos-  (^UR    help   is     in    the 

trum    in    nomine  name  of  the  Lord. 
Domini. 

R.  Qui  fecit  coelum    et  R.  Who  hath  made  hea- 

terram.  ven  and  earth. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora-  V.  O     Lord,     hear    my 

tionem  meam.  prayer. 

R.  Bt  clamor  meus  ad  te  R.  And  let  my  cry  come 

veniat.  unto  Thee. 

V.  Domiuus  vobiscum.  V.    The    Lord    be   with 

you. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit 


jB. 


438 


The  vSacrament  of  Matrimony. 


( h;-iini>. 


Lei  lis  pray 


BKNEDIC,  •^  Doniine, 
aunulum  huuc, 
quern  uos  in  tuo  nomine 
beuedicimus,4-  ut  quae  eum 
gestaverit,  fidelitatem  iu- 
tegram  suo  sponso  tenens, 
in  pace  et  voluntate  tua 
permaueat,  atque  in  mu- 
tua  cliaritate  semper  vivat. 
Per  Christum  Domiuum 
nostrum. 
R.  Amen. 


BLEvSS,  ^  O  Lord,  this 
ring,  which  we 
bless  4-  in  Thy  name,  that 
she  who  shall  wear  it,  keep- 
ing faith  unchanged  with 
her  husband,  may  abide  in 
peace  and  obedience  to 
Thy  will,  and  ever  live  in 
mutual  love.  Through 
Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 


Then  the  Priest  sprinkles  the  ring  'with  holy  tvater,  in  the  form  of  a 
cross;  and  the  Bridegroom,  having  received  the  7ing  from  the 
hand  of  the  Priest,  places  it  on  the  third  finger  of  the  left  hand  of 
the  Bride. 

V  In  some  places  the  Biidegrnnm  <a\s  after  the  Priest  ■ 

'/ £\  I'lTH  this  ring  I  thee  wed,  and  I  plight  unto  thee 
^J^    my  troth.  1 

The  Pi  test  then  savs  . 


IN  nomine  Patris,  'h  et 
Filii,      et      Spiritus 


Yn  tl 
-■-     th 


Sancti. 
Amen. 


the  name  of  the  Fa- 
ler,  +  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Amen. 

This  done,  the  Priest  adds  : 


V.  Confirma  hoc,  Deus, 
quod  operatus  es  in  no- 
bis. 


V.  Confirm,  O  God,  that 
which  Thou  hast  wrought 
in  us. 


The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony. 


439 


R.  A  templo  sancto  tuo 
quod  est  in  Jerusalem. 

V.  Kyrie  eleisoii. 

R.  Cliriste  eleisou. 

V.  Kyrie  eleison. 

Pater  noster  [secreto). 

V.  Et  ue  uos  inducas  in 
tentationeni. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a 
nialo. 

V.  Salvos  fac  servos 
tuos, 

R.  Deus  meus,  speran- 
tes  in  te. 

V.  Mitte  eis,  Domine, 
auxilium  de  sancto. 

R.  Et  de  Sion  tuere 
eos. 

V.  Esto  eis,  Domine, 
turris  fortitudinis 

R.  A  facie  iuimici. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad 
te  veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

Orrniw^. 

"T^  ESPICE,  qusesumus, 
<~^\>     Domine,  super  hos 


R.  From  Thy  holy  tem- 
ple which  is  in  Jerusaletn. 

V.   Lord,  have  mercy. 

R.  Christ,  have  mercy. 

V.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Father  [inaudibly). 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

V.  Save  Thy  servants, 

R.  O  my  God,  who  put 
their  trust  in  Thee. 

V.  Send  them  help,  O 
Lord,  from  Thy  holy  place. 

R.  And  defend  them  out 
of  vSion. 

V.  Be  unto  them,  O 
Lord,  a  tower  of  strength 

R.  From  the  face  of  the 
enemy. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  And  with   thy  spirit. 

Let  w^  p}\iv. 

"ij    Look   down,    we   be- 
rJ"^   seech  Thee,  O  Lord, 


440  The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony 


famulos  tuos,  et  institutis 
tuis,  quibus  propagationem 
huinaui  generis  ordinasti. 
beuignus  assiste,  ut  qui  te 
auctore  juuguntur,  te  auxi- 
liaiite      serventur.  Per 

Christum  Domiiium  uos- 
trum. 

Amen. 


upon  these  Thy  servants, 
and  graciously  protect  this 
Thine  ordinance,  whereby 
Thou  hast  provided  for  the 
propagation  of  mankind  ; 
that  those  who  are  joined 
together  by  Thine  authori- 
ty ma}-  l)e  preserved  by 
Thy  help.  Through  Christ 
our  Ivord.     Amen. 


J/tci'  tiiii,  if  the  yitpiial  Benediction  is  to  be  gi-iCn,  the  Mai^  u  said 
pro  Spouso  et  Si>oiisa,  as  belo^v ;  at  ivhich  the  neicly-married 
parties  are  pi-esent,  kyieeling  at  the  Altar-rail  (or  em  faldstools, 
according  to  cnsloni\  the  man  on  the  right,  and  the  zt/oinan  on  the 
left. 


THE    MASS    FOR    BRIDEGROOM    AND 
BRIDE. 

[For  the  Ordinary  of  the  .^Tass  sec  p.  114.] 

The  Introit. 


*T^  EUS  Israel  conjungat 
A-^  vos  :  et  ipse  sit  vo- 
biscum,  qui  misertus  est 
duobus  unicis :  et  nunc, 
Domine,  fac  eos  plenius 
benedicere  te. 

V.  Beati  omnes  qui  ti- 
ment  nominuni :  qui  am- 
bulant in  viis  ejus. 


QA  V  the  God  of  Israel 
join  you  together  : 
and  may  He  be  with  you 
who  was  merciful  to  two 
only  children  :  and  now, 
O  Lord,  make  them  bless 
Thee  more  fully. 

V.  Blessed  are  all  they 
that  fear  the  Lord  :  that 
walk  in  His  wavs. 


The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony, 


441 


V.  Gloria  Patri,  etc. 


V.  Glory   be   to  tlie  Fa- 
ther, etc. 
Deus    Israel     conjungat       May  the  God  of  Israel, 
vos,  etc.  etc. 

The  ColIvEct. 


6XAUDI  uos,  omni- 
poteiis  et  inisericors 
Deus  :  ut  quod  nostro  mi- 
nistratur  officio,  tua  beue- 
dictioue  potius  impleatur. 
Per  Dominum,  etc. 


W  RACIOUSLYhearus, 
^<t^  Almighty  and  mer- 
ciful God,  that  what  is 
performed  by  our  min- 
istry may  be  abundantly 
filled  with  Thy  blessing. 
Through,  etc. 


The  EpistivE,  Eph.  v.  22-33. 


hp  RATRES  :  Mulieres 
r*— 1  viris  suis  subditae 
sint,  sicut  Domino  :  quo- 
niam  vir  caput  est  mulie- 
ris :  sicut  Christus  caput 
est  Ecclesise  :  Ipse,  salva- 
tor  corporis  ejus.  Sed  si- 
cut Ecclesia  subjecta  est 
Christo,  ita  et  mulieres  vi- 
ris suis  in  omnibus.  Viri, 
diligite  uxores  vestras,  si- 
cut et  Christus  dilexit  Ec- 
clesiam,  et  seipsum  tradi- 
dit  pro  ea,  ut  illani  sancti- 
ficaret,  mundans  lavacro 
aquae  in  verbo  vitae,  ut  ex- 
hiberet  ipse  sibi  gloriosam 
Ecclesiam,   non  habentem 


"I  '  ET  women  be  subject 
A — *  to  their  husbands, 
as  to  the  Lord  ;  because 
man  is  head  of  the  woman, 
as  Christ  is  Head  of  the 
Church :  Himself  is  Sa- 
viour of  His  body.  But  as 
the  Church  is  subject  to 
Christ,  so  also  women  to 
their  husbands  in  all 
things.  Husbands,  love 
your  \^nves,  as  Christ  also 
hath  loved  the  Church, 
and  delivered  Himself  up 
for  it,  that  He  might  sanc- 
tify it,  cleansing  it  with  the 
laver  of  water  in  the  word 
of  life,    that  He  Himself 


442 


The  vSacramrnt  of  Matrimony. 


maculam,  aut  rugam,  aut 
aliquid  hujusmodi,  sed  ut 
sit  sancta  et  immaculata, 
Ita  et  viri  debeut  diligere 
uxores  suas,  ut  corpora 
sua.  Qui  suam  uxoreni  di- 
ligit,  seipsum  diligit.  Ne- 
mo euim  uuquam  carnem 
suam  odio  habuit :  sed  nu- 
trit,  et  fovet  earn,  sicut  et 
Christus  Ecclesiam  :  quia 
membra  sumus  corporis 
ejus,  de  carne  ejus,  et  de 
ossibus  ejus.  Propter  hoc 
reliuquet  homo  patrem  et 
matrem  suam,  et  adhte re- 
bit  uxori  suae  :  et  eruut 
duo  in  carne  una.  vSacra- 
mentum  hoc  magnum  est, 
ego  autem  dico  in  Chris- 
to,  et  in  Ecclesia.  Ve- 
nimtamen  et  vos  singu- 
li,  unusquisque  uxorem 
suam,  sicut  seipsum 
diligat  :  uxor  autem  ti- 
meat  virum  suum. 


might  present  to  Himself 
a  glorious  Church,  not 
having  spot  or  wrinkle,  or 
au}-  such  thing,  but  that  it 
may  be  holy,  and  without 
blemish.  So  also  the  men 
ought  to  love  their  wives, 
as  their  own  bodies.  He 
who  loveth  his  wife, 
loveth  himself  For  uo 
man  ever  hated  his  own 
flesh,  but  he  nourisheth 
and  cherisheth  it,  as  also 
Christ  the  Church  :  for  we 
are  members  of  His  body, 
of  His  flesh,  and  of  His 
bones.  For  this  cause  man 
shall  leave  his  father  and 
mother,  and  shall  cleave 
to  his  wife,  and  they 
two  shall  be  one  flesh. 
This  mystery  is  great,  but 
I  say  in  Christ,  and  in  the 
Church.  Nevertheless,  let 
you  also  severally  each 
love  his  wife  as  he  loveth 
himself;  and  let  the  wife 
fear  her  husband. 


The  Graduai.. 


n?^' 


;;0R   tua    sicut  vitis 
abundaus  in  lateri- 
bus  domus  tuae. 


© 


HY  wife  shall  be  as  a 
fruitful  vine  on  tlie 
walls  of  thy  house. 


The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony. 


443 


V.  Filii  tui  sicut  novelise 
olivarum  in  circuitu  meu- 
sae  tuae.    Alleluia,  alleluia. 

V.  Mittat  vobis  Domi- 
nus  auxilium  de  saiicto,  et 
de  Sioti  tueatur  vos.  Al- 
leluia. 


V.  Thy  children  as  olive 
plants  round  about  thy 
table.     Alleluia,  alleluia. 

V.  May  the  Lord  send 
you  help  from  the  sanc- 
tuary, and  defend  you  out 
of  Sion.     Alleluia. 


.<//'<?»' Septuagesima,  instead  "/Alleluia  u«rf  V.  is  said  lh<. 


Tract. 


/^CCE  sic  benedicetur 
^^  omnis  homo  qui  ti- 
met Dominum. 

y.  Benedicat  tibi  Domi- 
nus  ex  Sion ;  et  videas 
bona  Jerusalem  omnibus 
diebus  vitae  tuse. 

V.  Et  videas  iilios  filio- 
rum  tuorum :  pax  super 
Israel. 


BEHOLD,  thus  shall 
every  man  be  bless- 
ed that  feareth  the  Lord. 

V.  May  the  Lord  bless 
thee  out  of  Sion  ;  and  niay- 
est  thou  see  the  good 
things  of  Jerusalem  all  the 
days  of  thy  life. 

V.  And  mayest  thou  see 
thy  children's  children  : 
peace  upon  Israel. 


At  Ea.ster-tidc  /It'-  Orudual  is  oimitcd,  and  in  its  place  is  sunt . 


Alleluia,  Alleluia. 

/TpwITTAT  vobis  Domi- 
%*^  nus  auxilium  de 
sancto  :  et  de  Sion  tueatur 
vos.     Alleluia. 

V.  Benedicat  vobis  Do- 
minus  ex  Sion  :  qui  fecit 
coelum  et  terram. 

Alleluia. 


Alleluia,  Alleluia. 

(T\^^   the    Lord    send 

f"*^,  you  help  from  the 
sanctuary  :  and  defend 
you  out  of  Sion.     Alleluia. 

V.  May  the  Lord  bless 
you  out  of  Sion  :  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

Alleluia. 


444 


The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony. 


The  Gospel,  Matt.  xix.  3-6. 


IN  illo  tempore  :  Ac- 
cesseruut  ad  Jesum 
Pharistei  teutautes  euin,  et 
diceutes  :  Si  licet  liomiui 
diinittere  uxoreui  suam, 
quacuinque  ex  causa  ?  Qui 
respondeus,  ait  eis :  Nou 
legistis,  quia  qui  fecit  lio- 
niinem  ab  initio,  inascu- 
luin  et  feminaui  fecit  eos  ? 
et  dixit :  Propter  lioc  di- 
luittet  homo  patrem  et  ma- 
trem,  et  adhaerebit  uxori 
sua^,  et  eruiit  duo  iu  carue 
una.  Itaque  jam  uou  suut 
duo,  sed  uua  caro.     Ouod 


:h; 


T  that  time  there 
came  to  Jesus  the 
Pharisees,  tempting  Him, 
and  saying  :  Is  it  lawful 
for  a  man  to  put  away  his 
wife  for  every  cause  ?  And 
He  answered  and  said  to 
them  :  Have  ye  not  read, 
that  He  who  made  man 
from  the  beginning,  made 
them  male  and  female? 
and  said  :  For  this  cause 
shall  a  man  leave  father 
and  mother,  and  shall 
cleave  to  his  wife,  and  the 
two    shall    be    one    flesh. 


ergo  Deus  conjunxit,  homo   Therefore  now  they  are  not 

uou  separet.  two,  but  one  flesh.    What 

therefore  God  hath  joined 

together,  let  not  man  put 

asunder. 

The  Offertory. 

IN  te  speravi,  Domine  :  'tt'N  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I 
dixi,  Tu  es  Deus  me-  r-L,  put  my  trust  :  I  said, 
us :  in  manibus  tuis  tern-  Thou  art  my  God  :  my  lot 
pora  mea.  is  in  Thy  hands. 

The  Secret  Prayer. 
^  USCIPK,     quiesunms,  ^|^   EC  EI  VPC,  we  beseech 
r^       Domine,    pro    sacra  r-t\,      Thee,  O  I^ord,   the 
counubii  lege  muuus  obla-    gift  which  we  here  offer  up 
tum  :  et   cujus   largitor  es    in  behalf  of  Thy  holy  Law 


The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony. 


445 


operis,  esto  dispositor.  Per 
Dominum  nostrum  Jesum 
Christum,  Filium  tuum, 
qui  tecum  vivit  et  reguat, 
etc. 

Ajterthe  Pater  NusLer  the.  Frie^t, 
altar,  and  turning  towards  the 
before  the  altar,  says  over  them 

O  renins. 

^T^ROPITIARE,    Domi- 

^  ne,  supplicationibus 
nostris,  et  institutis  tuis, 
quibus  propagationem  hu- 
mani  generis  ordinasti,  be- 
nignus  assiste  ;  ut  quod  te 
auctore  jungitur,  te  auxili- 
ante  servetur.  Per  Domi- 
num nostrum  Jesum  Chris- 
tum, etc. 

R.  Amen. 

"T^EUS,  qui  potestate 
f^""^  virtutis  tuse  de  ni- 
hil© cuncta  fecisti :  qui 
dispositis  universitatis  ex- 
ordiis,  homine  ad  imagi- 
nem  Dei  facto,  ideo  inse- 
parabile  mulieris  adjutori- 
um  condidisti,  ut  femineo 
corpori  de  virili  dares  carne 
principium,    docens    quod 


of  Marriage  :  and  as  Thou 
art  the  Giver  of  the  work, 
be  Thou  also  the  Disposer 
thereof  Through  our 
Lord,  etc. 

standing  at  the  Epistle  side  of  the 
Bridegroom  and  Bride,  who  kneel 
the  following  prayers  : 

Let  us  pray. 

BE  favorable,  O  Lord, 
unto  our  prayers, 
and  graciously  protect 
Thine  ordinance,  whereby 
Thou  hast  pro^dded  for  the 
propagation  of  mankind ; 
that  what  is  now  joined  to- 
gether b)^  Thine  authority 
may  be  preserved  by  Thy 
help.  Through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  etc. 
R.  Amen. 

Lrf  i/s  f)-nv. 

r\  GOD,    who    by    the 

might  of  Thy  power 
didst  make  all  things  out 
of  nothing  ;  who,  when 
the  foundations  of  the 
world  were  laid,  and  man 
was  made  in  the  image  of 
God,  didst  so  ordain  the 
inseparable  aid  of  woman, 
as  to  give  her  body  its  ori- 


446 


The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony. 


ex  uno  placuisset  institui, 
numquam  licere  disjungi  : 
Deus,  qui  tarn  excellent! 
mysterio  conjugalem  copu- 
1am  cousecrasti,  ut  Christ! 
et  Eccles!ae  sacramentum 
prsesignares  in  foedere 
nuptiarum :  Deus,  per 
quern  mulier  jungitur  \nro, 
et  societas  priucipaliter  or- 
dinata  ea  beuedictioue  do- 
natur  quae  sola  nee  per  ori- 
ginalis  peccat!  pcenam  nee 
per  dilu\n!  est  al)lata  sen- 
tentiam  :  respice  propitius 
super  hanc  faniulam  tuam, 
quce  marital!  jungenda 
consortio,  tua  se  expetit 
protectione  muniri :  sit  in 
ea  jugum  dilectionis  et  pa- 
cis  ;  fidelis  et  casta  nubat 
in  Christo,  imitatrixque 
sanctaruni  permaneat  femi- 
uarum :  sit  amabilis  viro 
suo,  ut  Rachel,  sapiens,  ut 
Rebecca,  longaeva  et  fide- 
lis, ut  Sara :  nihil  in  ea  ex 
actibus  suis  ille  auctor 
prievaricatiouis  usurpet ; 
nexa  fide!  mandatisque 
pennaneat ;  uni  thoro  junc- 
ta,  contactus  illicitos  fugi- 
at ;  muniat  infirmitatem  su- 


gin  from  that  of  man  : 
teaching  thereby  that  what 
it  had  pleased  Thee  to  fash- 
ion out  of  one  could  never 
be  lawfully  put  asunder  : 
O  God,  who  hast  consecrat- 
ed wedlock  to  so  excel- 
lent a  niyster}-,  that  in  the 
marriage  covenant  Thou 
wouldst  foreshow  the  mys- 
terious union  of  Christ  with 
His  Church :  O  God,  by 
whom  woman  is  joined  to 
man,  and  that  union,  es- 
tablished in  the  beginning, 
is  gifted  with  a  blessing, 
which  alone  was  not  taken 
away,  either  in  punish- 
ment of  original  sin,  or  by 
the  sentence  of  the  Flood  : 
look  graciously  down  upon 
this  Thy  handmaid,  now 
about  to  be  joined  in  mar- 
riage, who  heartily  desires 
to  be  strengthened  by  Thy 
protection  :  may  it  be  to 
her  a  yoke  of  love  and 
peace  ;  faithful  and  chaste 
may  she  marry  in  Christ, 
and  be  a  follower  of  holy 
matrons  ;  may  she  be 
pleasing  to  her  husband 
like  Rachel,  wise  like  Re- 


Thk  Sacrament  of  Matrimony.  447 

am  robore  disciplinse  ;  sit  becca,  long-lived  and  faith- 
verecuudia  gravis,  pudore  ful  like  Sarah.  In  none  of 
venerabilis,  doctrinis  coe-  her  deeds  may  that  first 
lestibus  erudita ;  sit  foe-  author  of  transgression 
cunda  in  sobole,  sit  pro-  have  any  share  ;  may  she 
bata  et  innocens  ;  et  ad  abide  firmly  knit  unto  the 
beatorum  requiem,  atque  faith  and  the  command- 
ad  coelestia  regna  perve-  ments;  joined  in  one  union, 
niat ;  ut  videant  ambo  fill-  may  she  remain  ever  con- 
os  filiorum  suorum  usque  staut  thereto  ;  may  she 
in  tertiam  et  quartam  ge-  fortify  her  weakness  by  the 
nerationem,  et  ad  optatam  strength  of  a  chastened 
perveniant  senectutem.  life  ;  in  shamefacedness  be 
Per  eumdem  Dominum  grave,  in  modesty  worthy 
nostrum  Jesum  Christum,  of  respect,  in  heavenly 
Filium  tuum,  qui  tecum  doctrines  learned  ;  may  she 
vivit  et  regnat  in  unitate  be  fruitful  in  offspring; 
vSpiritus  Sancti  Deus,  per  may  she  be  approved  and 
omnia  saecula  sseculorum.  blameless  ;  and  attain  un- 
R.  Amen.  to  the  rest  of  the  Blessed, 

and  unto  the  heavenly 
kingdom  ;  that  they  both  see  their  children's  chil- 
dren unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation,  and  arrive 
at  a  happy  old  age.  Through  the  same  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  etc.     R.  Amen. 

The  Communion. 

6CCE  sic  benedicetur  *TJ>EHOIvD,  thus  shall 
omnis  homo,  qui  «"*^-'  ever}^  man  be  bless- 
tiniet  Dominum,  et  videas  ed  that  feareth  the  Lord  : 
filios  filiorum  tuorum  :  pax  and  mayest  thou  see  thy 
super  Israel.  children's  children  :  peace 

upon  Israel. 


448 


The  vSacrament  of  Matrimony 


The   Postcommuxion. 


(7JT  E  beseech   Thee,  O 
^^-*^      God  Ahnighty,  to 


QU^SUMUS,  omnipo- 
teus  Deus,  iiistituta 
providentite  tuse  pio  favore    accompany  with  Thy  gra- 
coniitare  :  lit  qiios  legitima    cioiis  favor  what  Thy   pro- 


societate  connectis,  longae- 
va  pace  custodias.  Per 
Dominum,  etc. 


\-idence  hath  ordained ; 
and  preserve  in  continual 
peace  those  whom  Thou 
hast  joined  in  lawful  union. 
Through  our  Lord,  etc. 


After  the  Benedicamus  Domino,  the  Pticst  turns  tou 
groom  and  Bride,  and  says  : 


"T^EUS  Abraham,  Deus 
r-*— ^  Isaac,  et  Deus  Jacob 
sit  vobiscum,  et  ipse  adim- 
pleat  benediction  em  suam 
in  vobis  ;  lit  videatis  fili- 
os  filionim  vestrorum,  us- 
que ad  tertiam  et  quartam 
generationem  ;  et  postea 
vitam  aeternam  habeatis 
sine  fine,  adjuvante  Do- 
mino nostro  Jesu  Christo  : 
qui  cum  Patre  et  Spiritu 
Sancto  vi\-it  et  regnat  Deus, 
per  omnia  saecula  sieculo- 
rum.     Amen. 


ffi 


AY  the  God  of  Abra- 
ham, the  God  of 
Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Ja- 
cob be  with  you,  and  may 
He  fulfil  His  blessing  upon 
you ;  that  you  may  see 
your  children's  children 
unto  the  third  and  fourth 
generation  ;  and  may  af- 
terwards have  everlasting 
life,  without  end,  by  the 
help  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who,  with  the  Fa- 
ther and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
liveth  and  reigneth  God, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

<'■!  m'th  holy  ^rnt^y.     Aftfr-vards.  ho:ving  dowr^ 

before  the  Altar,  he  says  the  Placeat,  gives  the  Blessing,  and  ends 
the  Mass  as  usual. 


The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony.  449 

THE  MAKKER  OF  ASSISTING  AT  MIXED 
MARRIAGES. 


The  Pyiest,  having  obtained  the  proper  Dispensation  for  the  mar- 
riage of  a  Catholic  with  a  non-Catholic,  should  assure  himself  that 
the  Catholic  party  shall  not  in  anywise  be  impeded  in  the  practice 
of  the  Catholic  religion  ;  that  there  shall  be  no  probable  danger  of 
perversion  ;  that  the  Catholic  party  shall  endeavor  with  all  earnest- 
ness to  bring  the  non-Catholic  spouse  to  the  knowledge  of  the  Tfuth; 
and  that  all  children  which  may  bless  the  union  shall  be  baptized 
and  brought  tip  in  the  Catholic  Faith. 

The  ceremony  of  a  mixed  marriage  is  not  to  be  performed  in  a 
Church,  but  usually  in  some  convenient  room  in  the  Rectory 
{or  elsewhere,  by  special  permission  of  the  Ordinary).  No  sa- 
cred Vestment  may  be  used,  nor  prayer  said,  nor  blessing  given. 
The  Priest,  about  to  assist  at  such  marriage,  first  asks  the  man 
concerning  hr's  cofisr>'t.  as  fol/orc-;  .- 

*1^       WIIvT  thou  take  N.,   here  present,   for  thy 
r-*-^  ♦  y     lawful  wife  ? 

I^.  I  will. 

Then  the  Priest  asks  the  icoman  : 

'-p^       WILT  thou  take  N.,    here  present,  for  thy 
A-^  ♦  y     lawful  husband  ? 
R.  Twill. 

Thru,  :rrtl!   right  hands  joined,  they  pledge  themselves  each  to  the. 
other,  repeating  these  words  after  the  Priest  : 

The  man  first  savs  ■ 

XN.N.,  take  thee,  N.N.,  for  my  lawful  wife,  to  have 
^  and  to  hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for  better, 
for  worse,  for  richer,  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in 
health,  until  death  do  us  part. 


450  Thk  Sacrament  of  Matrimony. 

Tlicn  the  woman  says': 

IN.N.,  take  thee,  N.N.,  for  tny  lawful  husband,  to 
t  have  and  to  hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for 
better,  for  worse,  for  richer,  for  poorer,  iu  sickness  and 
in  health,  until  death  do  us  part. 


BY  the  authority  committed  to  me,  I  pronounce 
you  united  in  the  bonds  of  Matrimony. 

The  Brid<'^yuom  then  plac,:,  the  Ring  on  the  third  finif^ro/ the  te/t 
hand  of  the  Bride,  saying  after  tiie  Priest 

ITH  this  Ring  I  thee  wed,  and  I  plight  unto  thee 
my  troth. 


xsx 


\/tn~jLHir(ts  the  P*test  may,  at  his  discretion,  address  some  siiita- 
Me  remarks  to  the  married  couple :  recalling  to  their  minds  the 
indissoluble  nature  of  the  marriage  bond  ;  the  peculiar  sanctity  of 
ih's  estate:  the  harmony  and  mitfnal  love  which  should  prevail 
therein  :  and  especially  the  solicitude  which  each  should  manifest 
to  know  the  will  of  God,  that,  by  constantly  and  faithfully  ful- 


Ji,\,a-  tl,f  i.,„ir    liifv  nt.i\  .lUnin  iititn  eTerf.ntint;  Mihation. 


A  Husband's  Prayer. 

O  GRACIOUS  Father,  Maker  and  Preserver  of 
heaven  and  earth,  who  in  the  beginning  didst 
institute  matrimony,  thereby  foreshadowing  the  mysti- 
cal union  of  the  Church  with  our  vSax-iour  Christ,  who, 
in  the  time  of  His  ministry  upon  earth,  did  honor  mar- 
riage with  His  first  miracle  :  enable  me,  I  pray  Thee,  by 
Thy  grace  to  live  iu  holiness  and  purity  with  the  wife 


Thk  Sacrament  of  Matrimony.  451 

whom  Thou  hast  given  me.  Mortify  in  me  all  vio- 
lence of  earthly  passion,  all  selfishness  and  inconside- 
rateness  {here  name  any  he<;ettino-  sin  rchirh  ntay  he  a 
hindrance  fo  ion\.  that  I  may  love  her  as  Christ  loved 
His  Church,  cherish  and  comfort  her  as  my  own  body, 
and  have  as  great  care  for  her  happiness  as  for  my  own. 
Grant  that  we  may  live  in  peace,  without  contention  ; 
in  unity,  without  discord.  [Give  us,  O  Lord,  discreet 
hearts  and  understanding  minds,  to  bring  up  our 
children  in  Thy  faith  and  fear,  that  they  may  be  obe- 
dient to  Thee  and  to  Thy  commandments,  and  to  all 
that  Thou  requirest  of  them  in  duty  towards  their  pa- 
rents.] And  give  us,  O  Lord,  a  competency  of  estate, 
to  maintain  ourselves  and  our  family  according  to  that 
rank  and  calling  wherein  Thou  hast  placed  us,  without 
excess  or  vainglory,  in  singleness  and  pureness  of 
heart.  Grant  this  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  to  whom, 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor  and  glory, 
now  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

A  WiFR'.s  Prayer. 

O  MERCIFUL  Lord  God,  who  in  the  beginning 
didst  take  Bve  out  of  the  side  of  Adam  and  didst 
give  her  to  him  as  a  helpmate  :  give  me  grace  to  live 
worthy  of  the  honorable  estate  of  matrimony  to  which 
Thou  hast  called  me,  that  I  may  love  my  husband  with  a 
pure  and  chaste  love,  acknowledging  him  as  my  head, 
and  truly  reverencing  and  obeying  him  in  all  good 
things  ;  that  thereby  I  may  please  him,  and  live  with 
him  in  all  Christian  quietness.  Keep  me  from  all 
worldliness  and  vanity.  Help  me,  O  Lord,  that  I  may, 
under  him,  prudently  and  discreetly  guide  and  govern 


452  The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony. 

his  household.  Let  no  fault  of  mine  aggravate  any 
sins  by  which  he  may  be  especially  tempted ;  enable 
me  to  soothe  him  in  perplexity,  to  cheer  him  in  diffi- 
culty, to  refresh  him  in  weariness,  and,  as  far  as  may 
be,  to  advise  him  in  doubt.  [Give  me  understanding 
so  to  fulfil  my  part  in  the  education  of  our  children, 
that  they  may  be  our  joy  in  this  world  and  our  glory 
in  the  next.]  Grant  that  our  perfect  union  here  may 
be  the  beginning  of  the  still  more  perfect  and  blissful 
union  hereafter  in  Thy  kingdom;  and  this  I  pray 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,     Amen. 

A  Prayer  to  be  said  bv  Husband  or  Wife. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee  to 
send  Thy  blessing  continually  upon  us,  and  to 
make  us  thankful  for  all  that  Thou  hast  already 
vouchsafed  unto  us  ;  and  as  Thou  hast  made  us  one  in 
the  mystical  grace  of  matrimony,  grant  that  we  may 
be  also  inwardly  of  one  heart  and  of  one  mind,  paying 
due  honor  one  to  another,  united  in  love  to  Thee  and 
to  each  other  in  Thee  ;  living  together  in  peace  and 
holiness,  as  faithful  members  of  Thy  Church,  denying 
ourselves,  and  being  a  mutual  help,  comfort,  and  sup- 
port to  each  other,  all  the  days  of  our  life.  [Give  us 
grace  to  train  our  children  in  Thy  faith  and  fear.] 
Bless  us  with  health  and  strength,  if  it  be  Thy  will, 
and  with  whatever  else  Thy  good  proN-idence  shall  see 
to  be  best  for  our  souls  and  bodies.  Fit  and  prepare 
us  day  by  day  for  our  departure  hence,  that  we  may 
together  inherit  eternal  life  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom. 
Through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and 
Saviour.     Amen. 


The  Sacrament  of  Matrimony. 


453 


A  Parent's  Prayer. 

^TTTLMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  and  Maker  of  us 
<yjr^  all,  who  of  Thy  blessing  and  goodness  hast 
vouchsafed  to  make  me  a  father  [or  mother]  of  chil- 
dren :  be  pleased  to  accept  my  hearty  thanksgiving  and 
devout  praise  for  the  same  ;  grant  me  Thy  heavenly 
grace  and  assistance  so  to  train  up  my  children  in  Thy 
faith,  fear,  and  love  that  as  they  advance  in  years  they 
may  grow  in  grace  and  may  hereafter  be  found  in  the 
number  of  Thine  elect.  Through  Jesus  Christ  our 
lyord.    Amen. 


^iMsM^mm^ 


^"^^^tf^^^^^Q) 


XLhe  McBsUxQ  of  Momcn  after 
CbilMMrth. 

COMMONI^Y    CAI.I,ED 

THE  CHURCHING  OF  WOMEN. 


(f;  according- /o  a  pio/fs  ofid  />>  aiseworfhy  cuslovt,  a  :Lom an,  after 
cfiildbitih,  wish  to  come  to  the  Church  to  give  thanks  to  God  for 
her  safe  delivery,  and  to  ask  the  P}iest's  blessing,  he,  vested  in  sur- 
filiceand  7uhite  stole,  and  attended  by  an  acolyte  carrying  the  holy- 
zvater  sprinkler,  will  proceed  to  the  door  of  the  Ch  u  rch .  IVh  He  the 
-Oman  kneels  theie,  holding  a  lighted  candle  in  her  hand,  the 
P>iest  sprinkles  bei-  rrith  holy  uvitcr,  and  then  savs  : 


DJUTORIUM 
^    nostrum      in 
noniiue    Do- 
mini. 
R.  Qui  fecit 


X) 


coelum  et  ter- 
ram. 

Ant.      Hsec 
accipiet. 

Psalm  23 

OMINI   est    terra,  et 


UR  help  is  in 
the  name  of 
the  Lord. 


R.  Who  hath  made  hea- 
ven and  earth. 


Ant.  She  shall  receive. 


l^ 


HE  earth  is  the  Lord's, 

plenitudo  ejus :  or-    V^      and      the       fulness 

bis   terrarum,    et    universi    thereof :  the  world  and  all 

qui  habitant  in  eo.  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Quia    ipse    super  maria       For  He  hath  founded  it 

454 


The  Churching  of  Women. 


455 


fundavit    eum :     et    super 
flumina  praeparavit  eum. 

Quis  asceudet  in  niou- 
tem  Domini :  aut  quis  sta- 
bit  in  loco  sancto  ejus? 

Innocens  manibus  et 
mundo  corde  :  qui  uon  ac- 
cepit  in  vano  animam  su- 
am,  nee  juravit  in  dolo 
proximo  suo. 

Hie  accipiet  benedictio- 
nem  a  Domino  :  et  miseri- 
cordiam  a  Deo  salutari  suo. 

Haec  est  generatio  quae- 
rentium  eum  qugerentium 
faciem  Dei  Jacob. 

AttoUite  portas,  princi- 
pes,  vestras,  et  elevamini, 
portae  seternales  :  et  introi- 
bit  Rex  gloriae. 

Quis  est  iste  Rex  gloriae  ? 
Dominus  fortis  et  potens  ; 
Dominus  potens  in  prselio. 

AttoUite  portas,  princi- 
pes,  vestras,  et  elevamini, 
portae  aeternales  :  et  introi- 
bit  Rex  glorise. 


upon  the  seas  :  and  hath 
prepared  it  upon  the  rivers. 

Who  shall  ascend  into 
the  mountain  of  the  Lord  : 
or  who  shall  stand  in  His 
holy  place? 

He  that  hath  clean 
hands  and  a  pure  heart  : 
who  hath  not  taken  his 
soul  in  vain,  nor  sworn 
deceitfully  to  his  neighbor. 

He  shall  receive  a  bless- 
ing from  the  Lord ;  and 
mercy  from  God  his  Sa- 
viour. 

This  is  the  generation  of 
them  that  seek  Him  :  of 
tjiem  that  seek  the  face 
of  the  God  of  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  gates,  O  ye 
princes,  and  be  ye  .lifted 
up,  O  eternal  gates  :  and 
the  King  of  Glory  shall 
enter  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of 
Glory?  the  Lord  strong 
and  mighty :  the  Lord 
mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  gates,  O  ye 
princes,  and  be  ye  lifted  up, 
O  eternal  gates  :  and  the 
King  of  Glory  shall  enter 
in. 


456 


The  Churching  of  Women. 


Quis  est  iste  Rex  glo- 
riae?  Domiuus  virtulum, 
ipse  est  Rex  glorice. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc. 

Ant.  Htec  accipiet  bene- 
dictionem  a  Domino,  et 
misericordiam  a  Deo  salu- 
tari  suo ;  quia  haec  est 
geueratio  qucerentium  Do- 
minum. 


Who  is  this  Kiug  of 
Glory  ?  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
He  is  the  Kiug  of  Glory, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father, 
etc. 

Ant.  She  shall  receive 
a  blessiug  from  the  Lord, 
aud  mercy  from  God  her 
Saviour ;  for  this  is  the 
generation  of  them  that 
seek  the  Lord. 


7%fn,  reaching  the  end  of  the  stole  into  the  ivoman's  hand,  the  Priest 

iitff^d/"-"^  '""  /»'/'>  fhf' chmrh.    r^ynp-  • 

INGREDERE  in  tern-  ^^  NTER  thou  into  the 
plum  Dei,  adora  Fili-  vT^  temple  of  God, 
um  beatce  INIarise  Virginis,  adore  the  Son  of  the  Bless- 
qui  tibi  foecunditatem  tri-  ed  Virgin  Marj-,  who  giv- 
buit  prolis.  eth  thee  fruitfulness  of  off- 

spring. 

And  sfie,  havinsc  entered,  kneels  brfore  the  Altar,  and  prays,  giving 
thanks  to  God  for  tlie  benefits  bestoived  upon  her  ;  and  the  Priest 


Kyrie  eleison. 

Christe  eleison. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

Pater  noster  {secret o). 

V.  Et  ne  nos  inducas  in 
tentationem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a 
malo. 

V.  Salvam  fac  ancillam 
tuani,  Domine, 


Lord,  liave  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mere}'. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Father  {inaudibly). 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

V.  O  Lord,  save  Thy 
handmaid, 


Thk  Churching  of  Women. 


457 


R.  Deus  lueus,  speran- 
tem  in  te. 

V.  Mitte  ei,  Domine, 
auxilium  de  sancto. 

R.  Bt  de  Sion  tuere 
earn. 

V.  Nihil  proficiat  iiiimi- 
cus  in  ea. 

R.  Bt  filius  iniquitatis 
non  apponat  uocere  ei. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Bt  clamor  mens  ad 
te  veniat. 

V.  Dominiis  vobiscum. 

R.  Bt  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

( )i  cm  K.^. 


R.  O  my  God,  who  put- 
tetli  her  trust  in  Thee. 

K  Send  her  help,  O 
Lord,  from  Thy  holy  place. 

R.  And  defend  her  out 
of  Sion. 

K  Let  not  the  enemy 
prevail  against  her. 

R.  Nor  the  son  of  ini- 
quity draw  nigh  to  hurt 
her. 

K  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  And  with  Thy  spirit. 

Ac/  ir\  pmy. 


/^MNIPOTBNS  sempi- 
^-^  terne  Deus,  qui  per 
beatse  Marise  Virginis  par- 
tum  fidelium  parientium 
dolores  in  gaudium  vertis- 
ti :  respice  propitius  super 
hanc  famulam  tuam,  ad 
templum  sanctum  tuum 
pro  gratiarum  actione  Ise- 
tam  accedentem  :  et  prsesta, 
ut  post  hanc  vitam,  ejus- 
dem  beatas  Marise  meritis 
et  intercessione,  ad  seternse 


"ZjTLMIGHTY,  Bver- 
<^'"^  lasting  God,  who, 
through  the  Delivery  of 
the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary, 
hast  turned  the  pains  of 
the  faithful  at  childbirth 
into  joy  :  look  mercifully 
on  this  Thy  handmaid, 
who  Cometh  in  gladness  to 
Thy  temple  to  offer  up 
her  thanks  :  and  grant  that 
after  this  life,  through  the 
merits  and  intercession  of 


45^  The  Churching  of  Women. 

beatitudinis  gaudia  cum  the  same  Blessed  Mary, 
prole  sua  pervenire  merea-  she  may  be  found  worthy 
tm-.  Per  Christum  Domi-  to  attaiu,  together  ^vith  her 
uum  nostrum.  offspring,    unto    the    joys 

of   everlasting    happiness. 

Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen.  R.  Amen. 

y  ,  -    /  .  ;cj/    :/''>!  spyinkh's  her  uiih   hu.  >        ■     • 

civss,   saying: : 

""1^  AX      et      benedictio  "7^  HE  peace  and   bless- 

r-*—        Dei    Omuipotentis,  V^    ing  of  God  Almighty, 

Patris,  4-  et  Filii,  etvSpiritus  the  Father,  -h  the  Sou,  and 

Sancti,  descendat  super  te,  the   Holy    Ghost,  descend 

et  maneat  semper.  upon    thee,    and     remain 

Amen.  with  thee  always.     Amen. 


Thanksgiving  after  Childbirth. 

^W  RACIOUS  God«  by  whose  pro\ndence  we  are  made, 
Vt^  who  formest  us  in  secret,  who  beholdest  us  when 
we  are  yet  imperfect,  and  in  whose  book  all  shall 
be  written  :  I  humbly  beseech  Thee  to  accept  this 
my  acknowledgment  of  Thy  power,  and  to  receive 
this  my  most  hearty  praise  and  thanksgiving,  which  I 
now  offer  to  Thy  di\-ine  INIajesty,  for  Thy  favor  and 
goodness  towards  me.  Behold,  O  Lord,  what  Thine  own 
hands  have  fashioned  ;  and  grant  that  this  infant,  which 
Thou  hast  made  by  Tin-  power,  may  be  preserved  by 
Thy  goodness,  and,  through  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy 
Baptism,  may  be  made  a  living  member  of  Thy  Church 
and  be  carefully  brought  up  to  serve  Thee  in  all  piety 
and  honesty.  Through  the  merits  of  Thy  dearly  be- 
loved Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


Devotions  for  tbe  Sicft. 


RULES  FOR  A  SICK  PERSON. 


SCEIVE  your  sickness  from  the  hands  of 
your  heavenly  Father  dealing  with  you 
as  with  a  child. 

2.  lyook  on  it  as  a  loving  correction  for 
your  sins,  and  as  a  summons  to  prepare 
more  carefully  for  death. 

3.  Practise  the  virtues  of  patience  and 
submission  to  the  will  of  God ;  deepen 
your  repentance  and  offer  yourself  to  God 
to  suflfer,  if  it  plekses  Him,  still  greater 
pains  ;  give  thanks  for  the  blessings  you 
enjoy. 

4.  In  any  dangerous  illness  let  j'our  first 
..  r r  .-.                  care  be  to  send  for  a  Priest. 

5.  Engage  your  friends  to  give  you  time- 
ly notice  if  your  illness  be  dangerous,  and  not  to  flatter  you  with 
false  hopes  of  recovery. 

6.  Make  the  best  use  of  the  time  you  have  ;  admit  but  few  visit- 
ors ;  let  your  conversation  be  as  little  as  may  be  of  worldly 
matters. 

7.  Settle  your  temporal  affairs,  in  order  to  give  yourself  more 
entirely  to  spiritual  matters. 

8.  Meditate  often  on  our  Lord's  Passion. 

9.  Bear  in  mind  St.  Augustine's  words  :  However  innocent  your 
life  may  have  been,  no  Christian  ought  to  venture  to  die  in  any  other 
state  than  that  of  a  penitent. 

Prayer  in  the  Beginning  oi<*  vSickness. 

O    HEAVENLY  Father,  who  in  Thy  wisdotn  know- 
est  what  is  best  for  me,  glory  be  to  Thee. 
459 


Lord, 


46o  Devotions  for  the  Sick. 

if  it  seem  good  in  Thy  sight,  remove  from  me  this  sick- 
ness which  I  now  feel  seizing  upon  me,  that  I  may  em- 
ploy my  health  to  Thy  glory,  and  praise  Thy  name. 
But  if  Thou  art  pleased  it  should  grow  on  me,  I 
willingly  submit  to  Thy  afflicting  hand,  for  Thou 
art  wont  to  chasten  those  whom  Thou  dost  love, 
and  Thou  hast  promised  not  to  lay  on  me  any  more 
than  Thou  wilt  enable  me  to  bear.  I  know,  O  my 
God,  that  Thou  sendest  this  sickness  on  me  for  my 
good,  even  to  humble  and  to  prove  me  ;  O  grant  that 
it  may  not  fail  to  work  that  saving  effect  in  me.  O 
Lord,  create  in  me  a  true  sorrow  for  all  my  past  sins,  a 
firm  faith  in  Thee,  and  sincere  resolutions  of  amend- 
ment for  the  time  to  come.  Deliver  me  from  all 
fretfulness  and  impatience,  and  give  me  an  entire 
resignation  to  Thy  di\nne  vvdll  :  O  suffer  not  my  sick- 
ness to  take  awa}'  my  senses,  and  do  Thou  continu- 
ally supply  my  thoughts  with  holy  ejaculations. 
Lord,  bless  all  the  means  that  are  used  for  my  recov- 
ery, and  restore  me  to  my  health,  if  it  be  Thy  will,  in 
Th}'  good  time  ;  but  if  Thou  hast  appointed  other\Ndse 
for  me,  Thy  blessed  will  be  done.  O  wean  my  affec- 
tions from  all  things  of  earth,  and  fill  me  with  ardent 
desires  after  heaven  :  Lord,  fit  me  for  Thyself,  and 
then  call  me,  when  Thou  pleasest,  to  that  joy  un- 
speakable and  full  of  glory  ;  for  the  sake  of  Thine  Only 
Sou,  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

A     I  ) A  II.N"     I'K  WKK. 

f~\   ALMIGHTY  God,  behold  I  receive  this  sickness, 
with  which  Thou  art  pleased  to  visit  me,  as  com- 
ing from  Thy  Fatherly  hand.     It  is  Thy  will  that  it 
should  ]je  thus  with  me.     Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as 


DEVOTION3    FOR   THE    SiCK.  461 

it  is  in  heaveu.  May  this  sickness  be  to  the  honor  of 
Thy  holy  name  and  for  the  good  of  my  soul.  For 
these  ends  I  here  offer  myself  to  Thee  with  entire  sub- 
mission ;  to  suffer  what  Thou  pleasest,  as  long  as  Thou 
pleasest,  and  in  what  manner  Thou  pleasest :  for  I  am 
Thy  creature  and  Thy  child,  who  have  most  ungrate- 
fully offended  Thee.  I  have  truly  deserved  Thy  chas- 
tisement, and  far  more  than  Thou  layest  on  me,  but, 

0  Ivord,  rebuke  me  not  in  Thine  indignation,  neither 
chasten  me  in  Thy  sore  displeasure.  Look  upon  my 
weakness,  and  be  merciful  unto  me,  for  Thou  knowest 
whereof  I  am  made,  Thou  rememberest  that  I  am  but 
dust  ;  deal  not  with  me  therefore  after  my  sins,  nor  re- 
ward me  according  to  mine  iniquities  ;  but  according  to 
the  multitude  of  Thy  tender  mercies  have  compassion 
upon  me.  Assist  me,  I  pray  Thee,  with  Thy  heavenly 
grace,  and  give  me  strength,  that  I  may  be  able  to  bear 
with  Christian  patience  all  the  pains,  uneasiness,  and 
trials  of  my  sickness.  Preserve  me  from  all  tempta- 
tions so  far  as  Thou  seest  fit,  and  be  Thou  my  defence 
against  all  the  assaults  of  the  enem}',  that  I  may  in  no- 
wise offend  Thee  ;  and  if  it  be  Thy  will  that  this  sick- 
ness should  be  my  last,  I  beg  of  Thee  so  to  direct  me 
by  Thy  grace  that  I  may  in  no  way  neglect  or  be  de- 
prived of  those  Sacraments  which  Thou  hast  ordained 
for  the  good  of  my  soul,  to  prepare  it  for  its  passage 
into  eternity  ;  so  that,  being  cleansed  from  all  my  sins, 

1  may  put  my  whole  trust  in  Thee,  and  love  Thee 
above  all  things  ;  and  that  finall}^  through  the  merits 
of  the  Passion  and  Death  of  Thy  Son,  I  may  be  admit- 
ted into  the  company  of  the  Blessed,  there  to  praise 
Thee  for  ever,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Aineti. 


462  Devotions  for  the  vSick. 

Acts  of  most  necessary  Virtues  for  the  Sick. 
Act  of  Resignation. 
'ORD,  I  accept  this  sickness  from  Thy  Fatherly 


XI 


hands  ;  I  entirely  resi^c^u  myself  to  Thy  blessed 
will,  whether  it  be  for  life  or  death.  Not  my  will,  but 
Thine  be  done  ;  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven. 

Act  of  Submission. 

^1 — 'ORD,  I  submit  to  all  the  pains  and  uneasiness  of 
A — *  this  my  illness  :  my  sins  have  deserved  infinite- 
ly more.  Thou  art  just,  O  Lord,  and  Thy  judgment  is 
right. 

Act  of  Self  Oblation. 

'T-"ORD,  I  offer  up  to  Thee  all  that  I  now  suffer,  or 
<  ■  ^  may  have  to  suffer,  to  be  united  to  the  sufferings 
of  my  Saviour,  and  to  be  sanctified  by  His  Passion. 

.let  of  Adoration. 

I  ADORE  Thee,  O  my  God  and  my  All,  as  my  First 
Beginning  and  my  Last  End  ;  I  desire  to  pay 
Thee  the  best  homage  that  I  am  able,  and  to  bow  down 
all  the  powers  of  my  soul  to  Thee. 

.ict   Of    /';■(/ /,\>'. 

"nr^ORD,  I  desire  to  praise  Thee  for  ever,  in  sickness 
«■  *  as  well  as  in  health  ;  I  desire  to  join  my  heart 
and  voice  with  the  whole  Church  of  heaven  and  earth, 
in  blessing  Thee  for  ever. 

.let  of  Thanksgii'ing. 

I  GIVE  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord,  from  the  bottom  of 
m}'  heart,  for  all  the  mercies  and  blessings  which 


Devotions  for  the  Sick,  463 

Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  me  and  on  Thy  whole 
Church  through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  ;  above  all,  be- 
cause Thou  hast  loved  nie  from  all  eternity,  and  hast 
sent  Thy  Son  to  redeem  me  with  His  precious  Blood. 
O  let  not  that  Blood  be  shed  for  me  in  vain. 


Xi 


Ad  of  Faith. 

ORD,  I  believe  all  those  heavenly  truths  which 
Thou  hast  revealed,  and  which  Thy  Holy  Catho- 
lic Church  believes  and  teaches.  Thou  art  the  Sove- 
reign Truth,  who  neither  canst  deceive  nor  be  de- 
ceived. Thou  hast  promised  Thy  Spirit  of  Truth  to 
guide  Thy  Church  into  all  truth.  In  this  Faith  I  re- 
solve, through  Thy  grace,  both  to  live  and  die.  O 
Lord,  strengthen  and  increase  this  my  faith. 

./</  0/  Ho/H-. 

OMY  God,  all  my  hope  is  in  Thee  !  Through  Jesus 
Christ,  my  Redeemer,  through  His  Passion  and 
Death,  I  hope  for  mercy,  grace,  and  salvation  from 
Thee.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust :  let  me 
never  be  confounded.  O  Sweet  Jesus,  receive  me  into 
Thine  arms  in  this  day  of  my  distress  ;  hide  me  in  Thy 
Wounds,  bathe  my  soul  in  Thy  precious  Blood. 

A(i  of  Love. 

LOVE  Thee,  O  my  God,  with  my  whole  heart  and 
soul,  above  all  things  :  at  least  I  desire  so  to  love 
Thee.  O  come  now  and  take  full  possession  of  my 
soul,  and  teach  me  to  love  Thee  for  ever.  I  desire  to 
depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ.  O  when  will  Thy  king- 
dom come  ?  O  Lord,  when  wilt  Thou  perfectly  reign 
in  all  hearts  ?    When  shall  sin  be  no  more  ? 


I 


464  Devotions  for  the  Sick. 

.hi  of  Love  of'  Out-'s  XtUi^hhoi-. 

I  DESIRE  to  love  my  neighbor  with  perfect  charity 
for  the  love  of  Thee.  I  forgive  from  my  heart  all 
who  have  in  any  way  offended  or  injured  me,  and  I 
ask  pardon  of  all  whom  I  have  in  any  way  offended  or 
injured. 

Act  of  Contrition. 

*~p^  AVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  Thy 
r*— G  great  merc}'  :  and  according  to  the  multitude 
of  Thy  tender  mercies  blot  out  my  iniquity.  O  who 
will  give  water  to  m}'  head,  and  a  fountain  of  tears  to 
my  eyes,  that,  day  and  night,  I  may  bewail  my  sins  ? 
O  that  I  had  never  offended  so  good  a  God !  O 
that  I  had  never  sinned  !  Happy  those  souls  that  have 
always  preserved  their  baptismal  innocence  !  Lord, 
be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner ;  Holy  Jesus,  Son  of  the 
Li^'ing  God,  have  mercy  upon  me. 

/■/  of  Comuicndatiou  to  God. 

X  COMMEND  my  soul  to  God  my  Maker,  who  cre- 
ated me  from  nothing  ;  to  Jesus  Christ  my  Sa- 
viour, who  redeemed  me  with  His  Blood  ;  to  the  Holy 
Ghost,  who  sanctified  me  in  baptism.  Into  Thy  hands, 
O  Lord,  I  commend  my  spirit. 

Ait  of  Renunciation  of  Evil. 

I  RENOUNCE,  from  tliis  moment  and  for  all  eter- 
nity, the  devil   and  all  his  works  and  pomps.     I. 
abhor  all  his  suggestions  and  temptations.     Suffer  not, 
O  Lord,  this  mortal  enemy  of  my   soul  to  have  any 
power  over  me,  either  now  or  at  my  last  hour.     Let 


Devotions  for  the  Sick.  465 

Thy  holy  Angels  ever  keep  me  and  defend  me  against 
all  the  powers  of  darkness. 

OHOL/Y  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  who  wert  present 
beneath  the  Cross  at  the  death  of  thy  beloved 
Son  Jesus,  obtain  for  me  the  grace  of  a  happy  death. 
Hail  Mary. 

Glorious  St.  Michael,  Prince  of  the  heavenly  host, 
intercede  for  me  at  the  hour  of  my  death. 

O  holy  Guardian  Angel,  to  whose  care  God,  in  His 
mercy,  has  committed  me,  stand  by  me  at  the  last 
hour  ;  protect  me  against  all  the  powers  of  darkness  ; 
defend  me  from  all  my  enemies,  and  conduct  my  soul 
to  the  mansions  of  bliss. 

O  all  ye  blessed  Angels  and  Saints  of  God,  assist  me 
by  your  intercession  in  the  passage  from  time  to  eter- 
nity.    Aine?i. 

A  Pt?avkr  t?ot?  Pattkncr. 

*TK>EMEMBER,  O  most  pitying  Father,  what  this 
r-^-Xa  frail  and  feeble  work  of  Thy  hands  can  bear 
without  fainting  ;  nothing,  indeed,  of  itself,  but  all 
things  in  Thee,  if  strengthened  by  Thy  grace.  Where- 
fore grant  me  strength,  that  I  may  suffer  and  endure  ; 
patience  alone  I  ask.  Lord,  give  me  this,  and  behold 
my  heart  is  ready,  O  God,  my  heart  is  ready  to  receive 
whatsoever  shall  be  laid  upon  me  ;  may  it  even  be  a 
consolation  to  me  that,  afflicting  me  with  pain.  Thou 
sparest  not  here,  that  Thou  mayest  spare  hereafter. 
Grant,  O  lyord,  that  in  my  patience  I  may  possess  my 
soul ;  to  that  end  may  I  often  look  upon  the  Face  of 
Christ  Thy  Son,  that  as  He  hath  suffered  such  terrible 
things  in  the  flesh,  I  may  endeavor  to  be  armed  with 


466  Devotions  for  the  Sick. 

the  same  mind.  Wherefore  I  commit  m}'  strength  un- 
to Thee,  O  Lord  ;  for  Thou  art  my  Strength  and  my 
Refuge  ;  Thou  dost  uphold  my  life.  Behold,  O  Lord, 
now  am  I  in  the  midst  of  the  fire,  and  how  long  I  shall 
be  there  Thou  knowest.  Keep  me.  Thou  who  didst 
preserv^e  unhurt  the  Three  Children  in  the  furnace  of 
fire,  and  bring  me  safe  out  of  this  trial  when  it  shall 
please  Thee,  as  Thou  didst  deliver  them,  that  I  also 
may  bless  Thee  with  all  Thy  creatures  for  ever.     Amen. 

A  Pravkr  in-  Suffering. 

OLORD  JESUS  CHRIST,  accept  my  sufferings 
which  I  desire  to  unite  with  Thine.  Sanctify 
this  affliction,  so  that  every  pang  I  feel  may  purify  my 
soul  and  bring  it  nearer  to  Thee,  to  be  made  more 
one  with  Thee  ;  grant  that  I  may  welcome  the  suffer- 
ings which  will  make  me  more  like  to  Thee. 

O  my  Lord,  stand  Thou  by  me  with  Thy  supporting 
grace  ;  sanctify  each  pang,  sustain  my  weakness.  And 
then  order  for  me  what  Thou  pleasest.  Come  now  to 
my  help,  O  Lord,  and  so  purify  my  soul  that  I  may  be 
spared  the  last,  the  eternal  suffering  ;  let  me  fly  to  the 
embrace  of  Thy  love  for  ever. 

Lord  Jesus,  hast  Thou  not  invited  all  that  labor  and 
are  heavy-burdened  to  come  to  Thee  for  refreshment  ? 
Behold  now  Thy  servant,  afflicted  and  oppressed, 
comes  to  Thee  for  help  ;  relieve  me,  I  beseech  Thee, 
Thou  who  art  Infinite  in  mercy. 

O  Thou  who  hast  comforted  the  ^Martyrs  in  their  tor- 
ments, and  refreshed  them  with  heavenly  sweetness 
on  the  rack  and  in  the  fire,  renew  Thy  mercies  to 
me  Thine  unworthy  servant ;  defend  me  against  all 
temptation,  suffer  not  the  enemy  to  take  advantage  of 


I 


Devotions  for  the  Sick.  467 

me,  but  grant  tne  Thy  heavenly  strength,  the  fulness 
of  Thy  grace  and  peace.     A)nen. 

Ejaculation. 

OLORD,  by  Thy  Cross  and  Passion  strengthen  me ; 
Lord,  let  this  cup  pass  from  me  ;  nevertheless, 
not  my  will  but  Thine  be  done.     Amen. 


PRAYERS  FOR  A  GOOD  DEATH.W 

OLORD  JESUS,  God  of  goodness,  and  Father  of 
mercies,  I  draw  nigh  to  Thee  with  a  contrite 
and  humble  heart  ;  to  Thee  I  recommend  the  last 
hour  of  my  life,  and  that  judgment  which  awaits  me 
afterwards. 

Merciful  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me. 
When  my  feet,  benumbed  with  death,  shall  admonish 
me  that  my  mortal  course  is  drawing  to  an  end, 
Merciful  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me. 
When  my  hands,  cold  and  trembling,  shall  no  longer 
be  able  to  clasp  the  crucifix,  and,  against  my  will, 
shall  let  it  fall  on  my  bed  of  suffering, 
Merciful  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me. 
When  mine  eyes,  dim  and  troubled  at  the  approach  of 
death,  shall  fix  themselves  on  Thee,  my  last  and 
only  support. 
Merciful  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  7ne. 
When  my  lips,  pale  and  trembling,  shall  pronounce 
for  the  last  time  Thine  adorable  name. 
Merciful  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me. 
When  my  face,  pale  and  livid,  shall  inspire  the  be- 


468  Devotions  for  the  Sick. 

holders  with  pity  aud  dismay  ;  when  my  hair,  bathed 
in  the  sweat  of  death,  and  stiffening  on  my  head, 
shall  forbode  mine  approaching  end, 
Mo'ciful  Jesus,  have  nierey  on  me. 

When  mine  ears,  soon  to  be  for  ever  shut  to  the  dis- 
course of  men,  shall  be  open  to  that  irrevocable  de- 
cree which  is  to  fix  my  doom  for  all  eternity, 
Meixiful  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  vie. 

When  my  imagination,  agitated  by  dreadful  spectres, 
shall  be  sunk  in  an  ab3-ss  of  anguish';  when  my 
soul,  affrighted  with  the  sight  of  my  iniquities  and 
the  terrors  of  Thy  judgments,  shall  have  to  fight 
against  the  angel  of  darkness,  who  ^nll  endeavor  to 
conceal  Th^^  mercies  from  mine  eyes,  and  plunge  me 
into  despair, 
Mercijui  Jesus,  have  fnercy  on  me. 

When  my  poor  heart,  oppressed  with  suffering  and  ex- 
hausted by  its  continual  struggles  with  the  enemies 
of  its  salvation,  shall  feel  the  pangs  of  death, 
Mercijui  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me. 

When  the  last  tear,  the  forerunner  of  my  dissolution, 
shall  drop  from  mine  eyes,  receive  it  as  a  sacrifice  of 
expiation  for  my  sins  ;  grant  that  I  may  expire  the 
\nctim  of  penance  ;  aud  then,  in  that  dreadful  mo- 
ment, 
Mercijui  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me. 

When  my  friends  and  relations,  surrounding  my  bed, 
shall  be  moved  with  compassion  for  me,  and  invoke 
Thy  clemency  in  my  behalf, 
Mercijui  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me. 

When  I  shall  have  lost  the  use  of  my  senses,  when  the 
world  shall  have  vanished  from  my  sight,  when  mine 
agonizing  soul  shall  feel  the  pangs  of  death, 


Devotions  for  the  Sick.  469 

Merciful  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me. 
When  my  last  sighs  shall  force  my  soul  from  my  body, 
accept  them  as  signs  of  a  loving  impatience  to  come 
to  Thee, 

Merciful  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me. 
When  my  soul,  trembling  on  my  lips,  shall  bid  farewell 
to  the  world,  and  leave  my  body  lifeless,  pale,  and 
cold,  receive  this  separation  as  a  homage  which  I 
willingly  pay  to  Thy  divine  Majesty,  and  in  that  last 
moment  of  my  mortal  life. 

Merciful  Jesus,  have  mercy  on  me. 
When  at  length  my  soul,  admitted  to  Thy  presence, 
shall  first  behold  the  splendor  of  Thy  Majesty,  reject 
it  not,  but  receive  me  into  Thy  bosom,  where  I  may 
for  ever  sing  Thy  praises  ;  and  in  that  moment  when 
eternity  shall  begin  for  me. 

Merciful  Jesus,  have  tnercy  oji  me. 

Lef  lis  pray. 

OGOD,  who  hast  doomed  all  men  to  die,  but  hast 
concealed  from  all  the  hour  of  their  death  : 
grant  that  I  may  pass  my  days  in  the  practice  of  holi- 
ness and  justice,  and  that  I  may  be  made  worthy  to 
quit  this  world  in  the  peace  of  a  good  conscience  and 
in  the  embrace  of  Thy  love.  Through  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


/^  MARY,  conceived  without  sin,  pray  for  us  who 
^-^  have  recourse  to  thee.  O  Refuge  of  sinners,  O 
Mother  of  those  in  their  agon}^  forsake  us  not  in  the 
hour  of  our  death,  but  obtain  for  us  perfect  sorrow, 
sincere  contrition,  remission  of  our  sins,  a  worthy  re- 


470  Devotions  for  the  Sick. 

ception  of  the  most  holy  Viaticum,  the  strengtheuiug 
power  of  the  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Uiictiou ;  that 
we  may  present  ourselves  without  fear  before  the  throne 
of  that  Judge  who  is  both  Just  and  Merciful,  our  God 
and  our  Redeemer.     Amen. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  I  give  you  my  heart  and 
my  soul. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  assist  me  in  my  last  agony. 

Jesus,  Mary,  and  Joseph,  may  I  breathe  forth  my  soul 
in  peace  with  you.(>) 


THAXKSGIVIXG    FOR   RKCOVRRV. 

•S  LORY  be  to  Thee,  O  heavenly  Father,  for  the 
V^  sickness  Thou  hast  in  mercy  sent  me.  Lord, 
the  stripes  Thou  didst  lay  on  me  were  the  stripes  of 
love  ;  glory  be  to  Thee.  Before  I  was  humbled  I  did 
wickedly  ;  but  now  will  I  keep  Thy  word.  It  is  good 
for  me  that  Thou  hast  humbled  me,  that  I  might  learn 
Thine  ordinances. 

Glor%-  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  glory  be  to  Thee,  for  de- 
livering me  from  the  terrors  of  death,  and  restoring  me 
to  my  health  again  ;  glon,-  be  to  Thee.  I  called  upon 
the  Lord  in  my  trouble,  and  the  Lord  heard  me.  I 
shall  not  die,  but  live  and  declare  the  works  of  the 
Lord.  Bless  the  Lord,  therefore,  O  my  soul  :  as  long 
as  I  have  my  life,  which  at  first  God  gave  me.  and 
which  He  has  now  restored  to  me,  I  will  sing  praises 
unto  my  God. 

O  Lord  God,  who  hast  in  Th}-  tender  mercy  pro- 
longed my  days  in  this  world,  give  me  grace  to  spend 
this  life,   which  Thou  hast   now  lengthened,  in  Thy 


Devotions  eor  the  Sick.  471 

service.  O  give  me  grace  to  perform  all  my  resolu- 
tions of  new  obedience,  and  so  to  live  in  the  filial  fear 
of  Thee  all  the  remainder  of  my  time  that  I  may  at 
last  die  at  peace  with  myself,  at  peace  with  the  whole 
world,  and  at  peace  with  Thee  ;  for  the  sake  of  Thy 
Dearly-beloved  Son,  our  Lord  and  Sa\dour, 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary.     Glory  be  to  the  Father. 

"^  HE  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  ^  the 
V^  vSon,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  descend  upon  me  and 
all  belonging  to  me,  and  dwell  in  my  heart  and  be  with 
me  in  my  going  out  and  coming  in,  now  and  for  ever. 
Amen. 


PRAYER  FOR  A  SICK  PERSON  BEFORE  RE- 
CEIVING HOLY  VIATICUM. 

O  FATHER  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all  consolation, 
behold  I  Thy  creature,  made  after  Thine  Image 
and  redeemed  by  the  Blood  of  Thy  Only-begotten  Son, 
appear  before  Thee  my  Creator  ;  by  whom  and  for 
whom  I  was  created,  by  whose  grace  I  have  hitherto 
lived  ;  unto  whom  henceforth,  so  long  as  Thou  seest 
good,  I  would  wish  to  live  ;  for  whom,  and  in  whom,  I 
desire  to  die  ;  I  humbly  adore  Thee,  whom  my  soul 
desireth  and  longeth  for  ;  I  oxy  to  Thee,  whom  alone  I 
love  above  all  things,  O  Thou  my  Rest,  my  Hope,  my 
Love,  my  Desire,  my  heart's  only  Good. 

O  most  loving  Father,  although  I  am  the  least  of  all 
Thy  children,  yea,  unworthy  to  be  called  Thy  child, 
because  I  have  not  honored  Thee  as  a  Father,  yet  I 
come  to  Thee  with  full  eonfidence,  and  throw  myself 


472  Devotions  for  the  Sick. 

upon  the  breast  and  into  the  arms  of  Thy  most  sweet 
love  and  mercy,  grie\nng  from  my  inmost  soul  that  I 
have  ever  forsaken  Thee,  my  God,  the  Fountain  of  all 
good ;  that  I  have  departed  from  Thee,  my  most  lo\ing 
Father ;  and  have  forgotten  Thee,  who,  as  though 
there  were  none  else  to  care  for,  every  moment  remem- 
berest  me.  O  that  I  had  never  offended  Thee,  my 
God  and  my  all ;  accept  at  least  this  the  ardent  wish  and 
desire  of  my  inmost  heart  ;  look  Thou  upon  me,  and 
be  merciful  unto  me  now  in  the  time  of  pity  ;  Thou 
knowest,  O  Lord,  that  I  love  Thee,  or  desire  to  love 
Thee,  more  than  myself,  more  than  all  that  claims  or 
can  claim  my  love.  I  know  whom  I  have  believed, 
and  that  Thou  art  able  to  keep  that  which  I  have  com- 
mitted to  Thee  :  I  know,  too,  that  a  contrite  and  hum- 
ble heart,  O  God,  Thou  ^vilt  not  despise. 

I  hope,  O  Lord,  that  Thou  wilt  never  cast  me  away 
from  Thy  Presence,  Thou  who  dost  so  lovingly  invite 
us  to  Thyself,  saying,  Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labor 
a7id  are  heavy-burdened,  and  I  luill  refresh  you.  Be- 
hold, I  come,  O  Lord  ;  Thou  that  castest  not  out  any 
that  come  to  Thee,  receive  me  according  to  Thy  word, 
and  I  shall  live,  and  let  me  not  be  disappointed  of  my 
hope. 

I  give  Thee  infinite  thanks  because  Thou  hast  vouch- 
safed to  think  of  me  so  lo\'ingly  from  all  eternity,  for  cre- 
ating me  in  time  after  Thine  Image,  and,  when  the  ful- 
ness of  time  was  come,  for  redeeming  me  by  the  Blood 
of  Thine  Only-begotten  Son,  for  sparing  me  so  often 
when  sinning,  and  calling  me  so  often  out  of  the  dark- 
ness of  sin  into  Thy  marvellous  light. 

What  reward  shall  I  give  unto  Thee,  Lord  Jesus,  for 
Th}'  toilsome  Life  and  most  bitter  Death,  for  vouchsaf- 


Devotions  for  the  Sick.  473 

ing  so  often  to  feed  me  with  Thy  Body  and  Thy  Blood  ? 
What  return  shall  I  make  unto  Thee  for  all  the  benefits 
Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  me,  O  beloved  Spouse  of  my 
soul  ?  The  deep  of  my  nothingness  and  my  misery 
calleth  on  the  deep  of  Thy  goodness  and  Tin-  boundless 
love,  because  of  Thy  wounds  :  in  them  is  all  my  hope 
and  my  confidence :  through  them,  and  the  boundless 
ocean  of  Thy  love  that  flows  from  them,  I  come  in 
confidence  to  Thee,  wretched  though  I  am,  and  poor 
and  naked  ;  for  Thou  art  rich  towards  all,  and  my 
goods  are  as  nothing  unto  Thee.  I  will  take  cheerfully 
at  Thy  hand  the  cup  of  salvation  which  Thou  givest 
me  to  drink,  bitter  though  it  be,  and  I  will  drink  it 
with  Thee,  who  didst  drain  it  first  for  me  when  Thou 
didst  so  earnestly  thirst  for  my  salvation.  I  will  call 
upon  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  offer  to  Thee  the  sac- 
rifice of  thanksgiving.  O  that  in  return  for  this  I 
could  embrace  Thee  with  all  the  love  of  the  heavenly 
company.  Angels  and  Saints,  and,  above  all,  of  Ble.ssed 
Mary,  Thine  Immaculate  IVIother ;  and  that,  with  the 
voices  and  affections  of  all  Thy  creatures,  I  could  praise 
and  magnify  Thy  name. 

Accept,  Lord,  my  heart  as  a  burnt  offering ;  I  give 
it  all  to  Thee  ;  I  give  Thee  mine  eyes,  to  see  Thee 
alone  and  all  things  in  Thee  :  mine  ears,  to  hear  Thy 
Word :  my  mouth,  my  lips  and  tongue,  to  be  filled 
with  Thy  praise,  and  to  sing  of  Thy  glory  and  of  Thy 
greatness  all  the  day  long :  my  hands,  to  be  stretched 
forth  in  pra3'er  to  Thee  in  heaven,  or  in  alms  to  the 
poor,  and  to  do  Thy  will  :  my  feet,  to  be  led  into  the 
way  of  peace  :  all  m}^  members,  that  they  may  say, 
Lord,  who  is  like  unto  Thee  ?  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul,   and  let  all  that    is  within   me  bless   His    holy 


474 


Devotions  for  the  Sick. 


name  :  bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all 
His  benefits.  I  now  freely  surrender  all  these  earthly 
things,  for  in  Thee  alone  I  have  all  things :  I  re- 
nounce myself,  for  I  am  Thine  :  I  live,  yet  not  I,  but 
Thou,  Christ  Jesus,  livest  in  me.  I  love  Thee  with 
all  mv  heart,  with  all  my  mind,  with  all  my  soul,  and 
with  all  my  strength.     Amen. 


(^^^-.  ;^^ 


Ztc  Ibol?  IDlaticum. 


# 


HE)  Viaticum  is  the  Holy  Eucharist  administered 
with  the  intention  of  preparing  the  sick  for 
(^  li^  ffi^S^^^ll  i     death.    This  blessed  Sacrament  is  indeed  the 
V  aS^^^SS*' lia-'     thread  of  life,   of  which  every  good  Christian 
F^^^^^^B^     frequently  partakes  during  health;  but  when 
V  the  soul  is  about  to  pass  from  the  bodj^  there 
arises  a  new  and  peculiar  obligation  of  receiv- 
ing it.    This  obligation  is  founded  on  the  abun- 
dant graces  which  this  holy  Sacrament,  above 
all  the  rest,  is  capable  of  imparting,  and  which 
'•Sks*)  ^^^  ^^  *^^^  time  so  necessary.     It  is  the  safe- 

guard that  must  preserve  the  soul  on  its  jour- 
nej-  to  heaven;  it  is  the  pledge  of  immortal 
glor^^  He  zvho  eateth  this  bread  shall  live  fot 
ever  (St.  John  vi.  59).  And  so  urgent  is  the  obligation  of  receiv- 
ing it  at  the  approach  of  death,  that  the  Church  dispenses  with 
her  rule  in  behalf  of  those  who  are  dangerously  sick,  and  al- 
lows them  to  communicate  after  having  broken  their  fast.  The 
sick  person  will  therefore  use  his  best  endeavor  to  make  a  worthy 
preparation  for  this  blessed  Sacrament. 

Before  the  Priest  arrives  the  following  things  should  be  made 
ready  in  the  .sick-room  :  (i)  a  table,  covered  with  a  clean,  white 
cloth  ;  and  upon  it  (2)  at  least  one  candlestick,  holding  a  bles.sed 
candle  lighted  ;  (3)  a  Crucifix ;  (4)  two  small  glas.ses,  one  containing 
holy  water,  and  the  other  pure  fre.sh  water  (for  the  ablution  after 
Communion)  ;  and  (4)  a  tablespoon  (with  which  the  Priest  ad- 
ministers the  ablution  to  the  sick  person). 

The  Priest  bearing  the  Blessed  Sacrament  should  be  met  at  the 
door  by  some  one  holding  a  lighted  candle,  who  should  go  before 
him  to  the  place  prepared.  All  .should  then  retire,  while  the  con- 
fession of  the  sick  person  is  being  heard,  and  return  immediately 
thereafter  to  assist  at  the  giving  of  the  Holy  Communion  :  re- 
maining kneeling  and  spending  the  time  in  prayer. 
475 


476 


Th?:  Holy  Viaticum. 


:nlmug  the  iick  pttsor 


:n   the  lit 


"-r^x  AX  liuic  doiiiui.  "Te)  -^-^^E   be    unto    this 

JL-  ,X_       house. 

R.  Et  omnibus  habitan-        A*.    And    unto   all    who 

tibus  in  ea.  dwell  therein. 


Then,  piating  the  Holy  SacrameiU,  uith  the  Loipunu.  <>n  u  lubU, 
-when  the  candles  have  been  lighted  he  adores  upon  his  knees,  all 
present  doing  like^vise :  after  i..hich  he  takes  holy  water,  and 
sprinkles  the  sick  person  and  t/ie  bed,  saying  ■ 


^ 


HOU    shalt   sprinkle 

me,    O    Lord,    with 

hyssop,    and    I     shall    be 

nivem    dealba-    cleansed :  Thou  shalt  wash 

me,  and  I   shall  be  made 

whiter  than  snow. 

Have  mercy  upon  me, 
O  God,  according  to  Thy 
great  mercy. 

Glorv  be  to  the  Father, 


YfSPERGES  me,  Do- 
(sT^^     mine,  hyssopo,   et 
muudabor  :      lavabis     me, 
et     super 
bor. 

Miserere  mei,  Deus,  se- 
cundum niaguam  miseri- 
cordiam  tuam. 

Gloria  Patri,  et  Filio,  et 
Spiritui  Saucto.  Sicut  erat  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
in  principio,  et  nunc,  et  Holy  Ghost.  As  it  was  in 
semper,  et  in  saecula  sse-  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
culorum.  ever  shall  be,  world  with- 

Amen.  out  end.     Amen. 

Then  w  repealed  Uie  Antiphon,  Thou  shall  spriiikk  JUt,  etc.    After- 
war  dis  : 


DJUTORIUM     nos-    (^  I'R    l^elp    is    in    the 


fSr^     tnun    in     nomine  ^^^      name  of  the  Lord. 
Domini. 

R.  Qui   fecit  goelum   et  A'.  Who  hath  made  hea- 

terram.  veu  and  earth. 


The  H01.Y  Viaticum. 


477 


V.  Domine,  ex-audi  ora- 
tionem  meani. 

R.  Kt  clamor  meus  ad 
te  veuiat. 

V.  Doniinus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 

Or  emus. 

^^XAUDI  nos,  Domine 
^>-^  sancte,  Pater  omni- 
potens,  aeterne  Deus ;  et 
mittere  digneris  sanctum 
Angelum  tuum  de  ccelis, 
qui  custodiat,  foveat,  pro- 
tegat,  visitet,  atque  de- 
fendat  omnes  habitautes 
in  hoc  habitaculo.  Per 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum.    R.  Amen. 


V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  ciy  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  And  mth  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

"Tp^v  EAR  us,  O  Holy  Lord, 

«-^ '  Father  Almighty, 
Everlasting  God  ;  and 
vouchsafe  to  send  Thy 
holy  Angel  from  heaven, 
to  guard,  cherish,  pro- 
tect, visit,  and  defend  all 
those  that  dwell  in  this 
house.  Through  Christ  our 
Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


The  Pi-iest  then  approaches  the  sick  person,  to  learn  if  he  he  properly 
disposed  to  receive  the  H0I3'  Viaticum,  and  7chether  he  7vishes  to 
»iake  a  confession  of  any  sin.  If  so,  he  hears  the  confession  and 
gives  absolution.  {The  confession  should,  hoivever,  have  been 
made  beforehand,  unless  necessity  detnanded  othenvise.)  Then, 
the  Confiteor  having  been  rerUrd  hv  thr  sirb  person,  nr  hv  another 
in  his  name,  the  Priest  say? 


rr\  ISERE ATUR  tui  oni- 
^•*-^  nipotens  .  Deus,  et 
dimissis  peccatis  tuis,  per- 
ducat  te  ad  vitam  seternam. 
R.  Amen. 


/T\AY  Almighty  God 
,xJ-<  have  mercy  upon 
thee,  and  forgive  thee  thy 
sins,  and  bring  thee  unto 
life  everlasting.    R.  Amen. 


478  The  Holy  ViATicrrM. 


fT\  AY  the  Almighty  and 


«-■->     absolutiouem,    et  re-  >-*^    Merciful  Lord  grant 

missionem  peccatorum  tu-  thee  pardon,  -h  absolution, 

oruni  tribuat  tibi  omuipo-  and  remission  of  thy  sins, 
tens  et  misericors    Domi- 

nus.     A*.  Amen.  J?.  Amen. 

T/ien,  making  a  geiiiiflection,  he  takes  the  Blessed  Sacrament  from 
the  P\:v.  and,  raising  it,  shows  it  to  the  sick  person,  saying  .- 

6CCE  Agnus  Dei,  ecce   'Tf^  EHOLD  the  Lamb  of 
qui     tollit     peccata   A^      God,    behold    Him 
mundi.  who  taketh  away  the  sins 

of  the  world. 


A  nd  thrice  in  the  accustomed  manner  : 

"T^  OMINE,  non  sum  ^T"*.  ORD,  I  am  not 
r^^  dignus  ut  intres  sub  »-■ —  worthy  that  Thou 
tectum  meum ;  sed  tautuni  shouldst  enter  under  my 
die  verbo,  et  sanabitur  ani-  roof  ;  but  only  say  the 
ma  mea.  word,  and   my   soul    shall 

be  healed. 

'  ■'/  the  sick  person  should  at  least  once,  in  a  lou>  torn,  say  the  mm.- 
rvords  together  ivith  the  Piiest ;  then  the  Priest,  giving  ■"      '^ 
llitcharisl  to  the  sick  person,  says  : 

"Xf  CCIPE,  /rater,   Vi-  *T^  ECEIVE,       brother, 

t^jr-^      aticum       corporis  '-*M'»   the  Viaticum  of  the 

Domini  nostri  Jesu  Christi,  Body    of   our    Lord  Jesus 

qui  te   custodiat   ab   hoste  Christ ;    may  He   preser\'e 

maligno,    et    perducat    in  thee  from  the  wicked  ene- 

vitam  netemam.  my,  and  bring   thee  unto 

Amen.  life  everlasting.     Amen. 


The  H01.Y  Viaticum. 


479 


flhif  if  <'n)nr>!tinj»,}  is  tint  gii^en  i)i  ////>  way  <?/"  Viaticum,  hr  says 
thf  ordinary  ivords  , 

Coi-pus     Domini     nostri  The   Body   of  our   Lord 

Jesu  Christi  custodial  aui-  Jesus  Christ  preserve   thy 

mam  tuam  in  vitam  seter-  soul  unto  Hfe  everlasting, 

nam.     Amen.  Amen.l 


If  death  be  imminent  and  there  be  danger  in  delay,  then  all  the  other 
prayers  are  par-tly  or  wholly  omitted ;  and,  the  Confiteor  being 
said,  the  Viaticum  is  administered  at  once. 

The  Priest  then  washes  his  fingers  in  silence,  and  the  ablution  is 
given  to  the  sick  Person  ;  after  which  the  Priest  savs  : 


V.  Dominus  vobiscura. 
R.  Bt  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


Or  emus. 

*|-vOMINB  sancte,  Pa- 
f*~J  ter  omnipotens, 
aeterne  Deus,  te  fideliter 
deprecamur,  ut  accipienti 
fratri  nostra  sacrosanctum 
Corpus  Domini  nostri  Jesu 
Christi  Filii  tui,  tarn  cor- 
pori,  quam  animae  prosit 
ad  remedium  sempiternum. 
Qui  tecum  \nvit  et  regnat 
in  unitate  Spiritus  vSancti, 
Deus,  per  omnia  saecula 
sseculorum. 

R.  Amen. 


Let  Its  pray. 

OHOLY  Lord,  Father 
Almighty,  Eternal 
God,  we  earnestly  beseech 
Thee  that  the  most  sacred 
Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Thy  vSon,  which  our 
brother  hath  now  received, 
may  be  to  him  an  eternal 
remedy  both  of  body  and 
soul.  Who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee,  in  the 
unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
one  God,  world  without 
end. 
R.  Amen. 


480  The  Holy  Viaticum. 

After  this  prayer,  1/  any  particle  o/tlu  Blessed  Sacrament  retnaius, 
the  Priest genujiccts,  rises,  and,  taking  the  Blessed  Sacratneni  in 
its  receptacle,  he  makes  with  It  the  sign  of  the  Cross  over  the  sick 
person,  in  silence.  If  no  particle  rrmains,  the  Priest  Messrs  xcith 
his  hand,  in  the  usual  tnn »></•• 


^  LORY  be  to  Thee,  O  Christ,  Who  hast  vouchsafed 
V*l)  to  \nsit  and  refresh  my  poor  soul  ^N-ith  Thy  sweet- 
ness. Now,  O  Lord,  lettest  Thou  Thy  Ser\-ant  depart 
in  peace,  according  to  Thy  word ;  for  mine  eyes  have 
seen  Thy  Salvation,  I  hold  Thee  now,  my  Love  and 
Sweetness,  and  will  not  let  Thee  go  :  I  gladly  bid  fare- 
well to  the  world  and  all  therein  ;  and  now  I  come 
with  joy,  my  God,  to  Thee.  Henceforth  nothing,  O 
good  Jesus,  shall  part  me  from  Thee :  I  am  joined  to 
Thee,  O  Christ ;  I  will  live  in  Thee  and  die  in  Thee, 
and  if  Thou  wilt,  abide  in  Thee  for  ever.  Now  I  live, 
yet  not  I,  but  Christ  liveth  in  me.  I  am  weary  of  my 
life  ;  I  desire  to  depart  and  to  be  with  Christ  ;  to  me,  to 
live  is  Christ,  and  to  die  is  gain.  I  will  fear  no  e\nl  as 
I  walk  through  the  Valley  of  the  Shadow  of  Death,  for 
Thou,  O  Lord,  art  \vith  me  :  as  the  hart  panteth  after 
the  water-springs,  so  panteth  my  soul  after  Thee,  O 
God  ;  my  soul  hath  thirsted  after  the  strong  Li\'ing 
God  ;  when  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  the  Face  of 
God  ?  Bless  me,  most  LoA-ing  Jesus,  and  let  me  now 
depart  in  peace,  for  I  am  Thine  ;  and  I  \rill  never  let 
Thee  go  for  ever.  O  that  I  were  now  joined  to  Thee  in 
a  blessed  union  for  ever  !  O  that  I  were  wholly  taken 
up,  wholly  absorbed  and  buried  in  Thee  !  O  that 
my  soul,  resting  sweetly  in  Thy  Arms,  were  altogether 


The  Hoi<y  Viaticum. 


481 


taken  up  in  Thee,  and  blissfully  enjoyed  Thee,  my 
loving  God  !  What  more  have  I  to  do  with  the  world, 
my  most  loving  Jesus  ?  Behold,  there  is  none  upon 
earth  that  I  desire  beside  Thee.  Into  Thy  hands.  Lord 
Jesus,  I  commend  my  spirit.  Receive  me,  my  Love 
and  Sweetness,  that  it  may  be  well  with  me  for  ever, 
and  that  I  may  gently  lay  me  down  in  peace  i^  Thee, 
and  take  my  rest.     Amen, 


^be  Sacrament  of  Eytrcme 
%  Tanction. 


^:^ 


"V^ 


■:'-I-"^MP9t'fr«i>-' 


UR  Ivord  and  Sa\nour  Jesus  Christ,  in  His  ten- 
der solicitude  for  those  whom  He  has  re- 
deemed by  His  precious  Blood,  has  been 
pleased  to  institute  anotlier  Sacrament  to 
help  us  at  that  most  important  hour  on 
which  eternity  depends— the  hour  of  death. 
This  Sacrament  is  called  Extreme  Unction, 
or  the  Last  Anointing. 

Of  this  Sacrament  St.  James  the  Apostle 
thus  speaks  :  Is  any  man  sick  among  you  f 
Let  him  call  in  the  priests  of  the  Church, 
and  let  them  pray  over  him,  anointing  him 
with  oil  in  the  name  o/ the  Lord:  and  the 
prayer  of  faith  shall  save  the  sick  man  and 
the  Lord  7uill  raise  him  up :  and  if  he  be  in 
sins,  they  shall  be  forgiven  him  (v.  14,  J5).  These  words  show  the 
great  and  salutarj-  graces  bestowed  by  this  Sacrament. 

The  Priest,  in  administering  this  Sacrament,  anoints  the  five 
principal  senses  of  the  body— the  eyes,  the  ears,  the  nostrils, 
the  lips,  the  hands— and  the  feet,  because  these  may  have  been 
employed,  during  life,  in  offending  God.  At  each  anointing 
he  xjronounces  these  words :  Through  this  holy  unction,  and 
of  ffis  most  tender  mercy,  may  the  Lord  pardon  thee  whatsoever  sins 
thou  hast  committed  by  sight,  hearing,  etc. 

The  sick  person  should  endeavor  to  prepare  himself  to  receive 
this  Sacrament  by  acts  of  .sincere  contrition  for  all  his  sins,  by 
great  confidence  in  the  tender  mercies  of  his  Redeemer,  and  by  a 
perfect  resignation  of  himself  to  the  holy  will  of  God. 
482 


The  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unction.     483 

A  Prayer  before  Extreme  Unction. 

OLORD,  Who  hast  mercifully  provided  remedies 
for  all  our  necessities  ;  grant  me  Thy  grace  so  to 
use  them  that  my  soul  may  receive  all  those  good 
effects  which  Thou  didst  intend  in  their  institution.  I 
desire  now  to  be  anointed,  as  Thou  hast  commanded  by 
Thine  Apostle.  Grant,  I  beseech  Thee,  that  by  this 
holy  Unction,  and  the  prayers  of  the  Church,  I  may 
partake  of  that  spirit  with  which  Christ  suffered  on 
the  Cross,  for  Thy  glory,  and  for  the  destruction  of  sin. 
Give  me  true  patience  to  support  all  the  pains  and 
trouble  of  my  sickness  ;  give  me  an  inward  strength  to 
resist  all  the  temptations  of  the  enemy  ;  give  me  grace 
for  the  pardon  of  all  my  failings  ;  give  me  that  true 
light,  by  which  I  may  be  conducted  through  the  sha- 
dow of  death  to  eternal  happiness  ;  and  if  my  health 
be  expedient  for  Thy  glory,  let  this  be  the  means  to  re- 
store it.  Behold,  I  approach  to  this  holy  Ordinance 
with  a  firm  faith  and  confidence  in  Thy  goodness,  that 
Thou  wilt  not  forsake  me  in  this  time  of  my  distress  ; 
but  that  Thou  wilt  fortify  me  with  Thy  grace,  and  de- 
fend me  from  all  evil,  and  prepare  my  soul  for  a  happy 
eternity.     Amen. 


^^/^/.l 


484   The  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unction. 

THE   MANNER   OF  ADMINISTERING  THE 
SACRAMENT  OF  EXTREME  UNCTION. 

On  arnving  at  the  place  wiiere  the  sick  man  Itei,  the  Pne:it,  mith  the 
holy  oil.  ente^'ing  the  chamber,  says  • 


B 


AX  huic  domui. 


^r^EACE    be  unto  this 
f-* —      house. 

R.  Et  omnibus  habitan-       R.  Aud    unto    all    who 
tibus  in  ea.  dwell  therein. 


Then,  after placuig  the  oil  on  a  table,  being  vented  in  a  surplice  and 

'  violet  stole,  he  offers  the  sick  man  a  crucifix  piously  to  kiss  ;  aftei 

-ihich  he  sprinkles  both  the  chamber  and  the  bystanders  'unth  holy 

'uater  in  the  form  of  a  cross,  saying  the  Asperges  as  at  p.  4j6. 

Then  he  says : 


^TTTDJUTORIUM  uos- 
(yjt-^  trum  in  nomine 
Domini. 

A'.  Qui  fecit  ccelum  et 
terram. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


Ql-R 


help    is    in    the 
name  of  the  Lord. 


R.  Who  hath  made  hea- 
ven and  earth. 

V.  The  Lord  l)e  v\ith  you. 
R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


())  inms. 

XNTROEAT,  Domine 
Jesu  Christe,  domum 
hanc  sub  nostnc  humilita- 
tis  ingressu,  cctenia  feli- 
citas,  di\-ina  prosperitas, 
serena  ketitia,  charitas 
fructuosa,     sanitas    senipi- 


J.ti'  u.s  pi  ay. 

/T^AY    there    enter,    O 

M^  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
into  this  house,  at  the  en- 
trance of  our  lowliness, 
everlasting  happiness,  hea- 
ven-sent prosperity,  peace- 
ful  gladness,  fruitful  cha- 


The  Sacramknt  of  Extreme  Unction.    485 

tema  :  effugiat  ex  hoc  loco  rity,  abiding  health  :  may 

accessus     dsemouum,     ad-  the  de\dls  fear  to  approach 

sint  augeli  pacis,  domum-  this  place,  may  the  angels 

que    hanc    deserat    omnis  of  peace  be  present  there- 

maligna    discordia.     Mag-  in,    and    may    all    wicked 

nifica,  Domine,  super  nos  strife     depart     from     this 

nomen  sanctum   tuum,   et  house.     Magnify,  O  Lord, 

benedic  'h  nostrse  conver-  upon  us  Thy   holy  name, 

sationi  :    sanctifica   nostrse  and  bless  -h  our  ministry  : 

humilitatis  ingressum,  qui  hallow  the  entrance  of  our 

sanctus  et  qui  pius  es,  et  lowliness.    Thou   who    art 

permaues    cum    Patre     et  holy    and    compassionate, 

Spiritu    Sancto  in   saecula  and  abidest  with  the  Fa- 

saeculorum.     Amen.  ther  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

ORBMUS    et    deprece-  "|^  BT  us  pray   and    be- 

mur  Dominum  nos-  ,JLa    seech  our  Lord  Jesus 

trum  Jesum   Christum,  ut  Christ,    that    blessing    He 

benedicendo    benedicat   •h  may   bless    4*  this    abode, 

hoc   tabernaculum,  et  om-  and  all  who  dwell  therein, 

nes  habitantes  in  eo,  et  det  and  give  unto  them  a  good 

eis  angelum  bonum  custo-  angel  for  their  keeper,  and 

dem,  et  faciat  eos  sibi  ser-  make    them    serve    Him, 

vire,      ad     considerandum  so  as  to  behold  wondrous 

mirabilia     de     lege     sua  :  things    out    of    His    law. 

avertat  ab  eis  omnes   con-  May    He    ward  off    from 

trarias   potestates  ;    eripiat  them  all   adverse  powers  : 

eos   ab   omni  formidine  et  may  He  deliver  them  from 

ab  omni  perturbatioue,  ac  all   fear  and   from  all  dis- 

sanos  in   hoc   tabernaculo  quiet,    and    vouchsafe    to 

custodire     dignetur.       Qui  keep  in  health  them  that 

cum  Patre  et  Spiritu  Sane-  dwell  in  this  house.    Who, 


486    The  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unction. 


to  vivit  et  regiiat  Deus  in    with   the   Father  aud  the 


ssecula  steculorum. 

Amen. 

Ojtjhus. 

f^XAUDI  iios,  Domine 
^^  sancte,  Pater  omui- 
potens,  seteme  Deus,  et 
mittere  digiieris  sanctum 
Angeluni  tuum  de  coelis, 
qui  custodiat,  foveat,  pro- 
tegat,  \-isitet  atque  defen- 
dat  omues  habitautes  iu 
hoc  habitaculo.  Per  Chris- 
tum Domiimm  nostrum. 
Am.en, 


Holy  Ghost,  liveth  and 
reign  eth  God  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

/,  'V  Ks  pray. 

"T^EAR  us,  O  Holy 
«-■-'  Lord,  Father  Al- 
mighty, Everlasting  God, 
and  vouchsafe  to  send  Thy 
holy  Angel  from  heaven, 
to  guard,  cherish,  protect, 
\-isit,  and  defend  all  those 
that  dwell  in  this  house. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

Amen. 


\Thest  prayers,  if  time  ztill  not  permit,  may  be  either  whoih  o>  in 
part  omitted.  I    Aflrr  -uhich  is  said  the  Confiteor,  etc.,  as  at  p.js. 

{Be/orf  the  Priest  begins  to  anoint  the  sick  person  he  admonishes  the 
bystanders  to  pray  for  him  rand,  uhen  it  is  convenient  to  do  so, 
they  recite  for  him  Ike  Petiiteutial  Psalms  \p.  2iS^.  with  Litanies 
or  othet  prayers,  'vliile  the  Priest  is  adtniyiiftning  the  Suoament 
, '  f  Extreme  Unction .)     Then  he  says . 

N  the  name  of  the  Fa- 
Filii,  4-  et  Spiritus  +  r^,  ther,  4"  and  of  the  Son, 
Sancti,  extinguatur  in  te  •^  and  of  the  Holy  +  Ghost, 
omnis\nrtusdiaboli.perim-  may  all  the  power  of  the 
positionem  manuum  nos- 
trarum  et  per  invocatio- 
nem  omnium  sanctorum 
Angelomm,  Archangelo- 
nmi,    Patriarcharum,  Pro- 


r 


et  Y 


de\-il  be  extinguished  in 
thee,  by  the  laying  on  of 
our  hands,  and  by  the  invo- 
cation of  all  holy  Angels, 
Archangels,        Patiiarchs, 


The  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unction.     487 

phetarum,      Apostolorum,  Prophets,    Apostles,    Mar- 

Martyrum,      Coufessoruin,  tyrs.    Confessors,    Virgins, 

Virginum,   atque   omnium  and  of  the  whole  company 

simul  Sanctorum.     Amen,  of  the  Saints.     Amen. 


Then,  dipping  his  tliiimb  in  the  holy  oil,  he  anoints  the  sick  person, 
in  the  form  of  a  cross,  on  the  parts  mentioned  below,  using-  the 
words  of  the  form  as  follows  : 


On  the  eves. 


"T^  ER  istam  sauctam 
'-*—  uuctionem  -^^  et 
suam  piissimam  misericor- 
diam,  indulgeat  tibi  Do- 
minus  quidquid  per  \\- 
sum  deliquisti. 
Amen. 


•t^HROUGH    this   holy 


unction    >¥   and    of 


His    most    tender    mercy, 
may  the  Lord  pardon  thee 
whatsoever  sins  thou  hast 
committed  by  sight. 
Amen. 


{IVit/t  cotton  he  wipes  the  anointed  parts.) 
On  the  ears. 


B 


ER  istam  sanctam 
unctionem  •{•  et 
suam  piissimam  misericor- 
diam,  indulgeat  tibi  Do- 
minus  quidquid  per  audi- 
tum  deliquisti. 
Amen. 


•^HROUGH  this  holy 
^-^  unction  'i*  and  of 
His  most  tender  mercy, 
may  the  Lord  pardon  thee 
whatsoever  sins  thou  hast 
committed  by  hearing. 
Amen. 


r/ie 


itriLs 


^I^ER     istam     sanctam  i^.HROUGH   this    holy 

«-^      unctionem      -i*     et  ^-^     unction    "f-    and    of 

suam  piissimam  misericor-  His    most    tender    mercy, 

diam,    indulgeat    tibi   Do-  may  the  Lord  pardon  thee 


488    The  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unction. 

minus  quidquid  per  odora-  whatsoever  sius  thou  hast 

turn  deliquisti.  comniitted  by  smell. 

Amen.  Amen. 

i>n  the  mouth,  the  lips  being  closed. 

^T^BR     istani     sanctam  '^HROUGH   this   holy 

--■—      unctionem      4«     et  ^-^     unction   •^   and    of 

suam  piissimam  misericor-  His   most    tender    mercy, 

diam,    iudulgeat    tibi    Do-  may  the  Lord  pardon  thee 

minus    quidquid  per   gus-  whatsoever  sins  thou  hast 

tum    et    locutionem    deli-  committed    by    taste    and 

quisti.  speech. 

Amen.  Amen. 

"I^ER    istam     sanctam  "j^HROUGH   this   holy 

«-■—      unctionem      +     et  ^^     unction    •!•   and   of 

suam  piissimam  misericor-  His    most    tender    mercy, 

diam,    indulgeat    tibi    Do-  may  the  Lord  pardon  thee 

minus    quidquid    per    tac-  whatsoever  sius  thou  hast 

tum  deliquisti.  committed  by  touch. 

Amen.  Amen. 

On  the  Jut. 

"T^ER     istam    sanctam  ^HROUGH  this    holy 

«-*—      unctionem      +     et  ^*— ^     unction    +   and    of 

suam  piissimam  misericor-  His    most    tender    mercy, 

diam,    indulgeat    tibi    Do-  may  the  Lord  pardon  thee 

minus  quidcjuid   per  gres-  whatsoever  sins  thou  hast 

sum  deliquisti.  committed    by    thy    foot- 

Amcn.  steps.     Amen. 


The  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unction.    489 


/he  Fi-frst.  sar^ 


KYRIB  eleisou. 
Christe       eleison. 

Kyrie  eleisou. 

Pater  uoster  {secreto). 

Bt  ne  nos  inducas  in  ten- 
tatiouem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a 
malo. 

V.  Salvum  fac  servimt 
tuum^  Domine. 

R.  Deus  meus,  sperau- 
tem  in  te. 

V.  Mitte  ei,  Domine, 
auxiliuni  de  saucto. 

R.  Et  de  Sion  tuere 
euin. 

V.  Esto  ei,  Domine,  tur- 
ns fortitudiuis. 

R.  A  facie  inimici. 

V.  Nihil  proficiat  inimi- 
cus  in  eo. 

R.  Et  filius  iniquitatis 
non  apponat  nocere  ei. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  uieam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad 
te  veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


'T  '  ORD,  have  mercy. 
rJ — ^     Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Father  {inaiidibly). 

And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

V.  Save  Thy  servant. 

R.  O  my  God,  v^^ho  put- 
tetli  his  trust  in  Thee. 

V.  Send  him  help,  O 
Lord,  from  Thy  holy  place. 

R.  And  defend  him  out 
of  Sion. 

V.  Be  unto  him,  O  Lord, 
a  tower  of  strength. 

R.  From  the  face  of  the 
enemy. 

V.  Let  not  the  enemy 
prevail  against  him. 

R.  Nor  the  sou  of  ini- 
quity draw  nigh  to  hurt 
him. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


490     The  Sacrament  of  Extreme  UycTioN. 


(hr>piNs. 


Let  us  />;•(/ r, 


X) 


OMINE     Deus,     qui 
per  Apostolum  tuuui 
Jacobum    locutus  es  :    In-   Apostle  James,  saying :  Is 
fij-matur    quis  iu      vobis  ?   any     man      sick     among 


'T-'  ORD  God,  who  hast 
A — *     spoken    by    Thine 


inducat  presbyteros  Eccle- 
siae,  et  oreut  super  eum, 
ungentes  eum  oleo  in  no- 


you?  Let  him  call  in  the 
priests  of  the  Church,  and 
let  them  pray  over  him, 
mine  Domini,  et  oratio  anointing  him  with  oil  in 
fidei  salvabit  infirmum,  et  the  name  of  the  Lord:  and 
alle^4abit  eum  Domiuus ;  the  prayer  of  faith  shall 
et    si    in   peccatis  sit,    re-   save  the  sick  man,  and  the 


mittentur  ei  :  cura,  quae- 
sumus,  Redemptor  noster, 
gratia  Sancti  Spiritus  lan- 
guores  istius  infir;;//,  ejus- 
que  Sana  \Tilnera,  et  cU- 
mitte  peccata,  atque  do- 
lores  cunctos  mentis  et 
corporis  ab  eo  expelle, 
plenamque  interius  et  ex- 
terius  sanitatem  niiseri- 
corditer  redde,  ut  ope 
misericordiae  tuae  resti- 
\.\x\.us,  ad  pristina  re- 
paretur  officia.     Qui    cum 


Lord  \rill  raise  him  up ; 
and  if  he  be  in  sins,  they 
shall  be  forgiven  him  : 
cure,  we  beseech  Thee,  O 
our  Redeemer,  by  the  grace 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  ail- 
ments of  this  sick  man; 
heal  his  wounds,  and  for- 
give his  sins  ;  drive  out 
from  him  all  pains  of  body 
and  mind,  and  mercifully 
restore  to  him  full  health, 
both  inwardly  and  out- 
wardly :    that,    ha\'ing   re- 


Patre  et  Spiritu  Sancto  covered  by  the  help  of  Thy 
vi\'is  et  regnas  Ueus  in  loving-kindness,  he  may  be 
saecula  saeculorum.  Amen,  enabled  to  return  to  his 
former  duties.  Who,  with 
the  Father  and  the  HoU'  Ghost,  livest  and  reignest  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


The  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unction.    491 

Orcntus.  I.rl  us  pray. 

'-nj  ESPICB,  quaesumus,  'j-'  OOK  down,  O  Lord, 

rJ-X,     Domine,    fainulww  A — ^     we    beseech   Thee, 

tiiiim,    N.,    iufirmitate  sui  upon  Thy  ^^rt-aw/,  N.,  lan- 

corporis     fatiscentem,     et  guishing    through    bodily 

animam  refove  quam  ere-  ailment,    and  refresh    the 

asti :      ut     castigationibus  soul  which  Thou  hast  cre- 

emendatz^^,   se  tua  sentiat  ated,  that,   being  bettered 

medicina    salvat7/;«.      Per  by  Thy  chastisements,   he 

Christum    Dominum    uos-  may    feel    himseM    saved 

trum.  by  Thy  healing.    Through 

Amen.  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


x> 


Oyemus.  Let  us  pray. 

OMINE   sancte.    Pa-  ^     HOLY     Lord,     Fa- 

ter  omnipotens,  ae-  ^^     ther  Almighty,  Eter- 

teme  Deus,  qui  benedicti-  nal  God,  who,  by  shedding 

onis  tuae  gratiam  segris  in-  Thy  gracious  blessing  upon 

fundendo   corporibus,   fac-  our  failing  bodies,  dost  pre- 

turam      tuam      multiplici  serve,    by     Thy    manifold 

pietate   custodis  :  ad  invo-  goodness,  the  work  of  Thy 

cationem   tui   nominis  be-  hands  :     graciously     draw 

nignus  assiste,  ut  famul//;;7  near  at  the  invocation  of 

tuuni  ab  aegritudine   libe-  Thy    name,    that,    having 

ratum  et  sanitate  donate ;«  freed    Thy    servant    from 

dextera  tua  erigas,  virtute  sickness,      and     bestowed 

confirm es,    potestate    tue-  health    upon    /liin,    Thou 

aris,    atque   Ecclesiae  tuae  mayest   raise   /lifn   up  by 

sanctae  cum  omni  deside-  Thy  right  hand,  strength- 

rata  prosperitate  restituas.  en    kijn    by    Thy    might, 

Per    Christum     Dominum  defend  him  by  Thy  power, 

nostrum.     Amen.  and  restore    him    to   Thy 
holy     Church,     with     all 


492    The  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unction. 

the  prosperity  he  desires.     Through  Christ  our  Lord'. 
Amen. 

Lastly,  the  Pti'rst  >nay  add  some  shofi  and  sahitary  admonitions,  ac- 
cording- to  the  condition  of  the  sick  person,  whereby  he  may  be 
strengthened  to  die  in  the  Lord,  and  to  put  to  flight  all  the  temp- 


A  Pr.wkr  .\ftkr  Extrkme  Unction. 

f~\  GOD,  by  whom  I  have  been  created,  redeemed, 
and  sanctified  ;  who  hast  preserved  me  from 
many  dangers,  both  of  soul  and  body  ;  who  hast 
nourished  me  with  the  adorable  Sacrament  of  Thy 
Body  and  Blood,  and  granted  me  the  grace  to  receive 
the  Rites  of  Thy  Church,  in  preference  to  so  many 
others  who  are  carried  off  by  sudden  death  ;  for  these 
and  all  other  blessings  which  I  have  received  from 
Thee,  I  give  Thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks. 
And  I  beseech  Blessed  Mar}-,  and  all  the  Saints  and 
Angels,  with  me  and  for  me,  to  give  thanks  unto  Thee 
for  all  Thy  mercies.  To  Thee  I  resign  my  heart.  Into 
Thy  hands,  O  Lord,  I  commend  my  spirit.  Receive 
me,  O  dear  Jesus,  in  Thy  mercy,  into  those  loving  arms, 
which  were  extended  on  the  Cross  for  my  Redemption, 
and  admit  me  into  the  embraces  of  Thine  infinite 
love.  I  desire  not  to  be  freed  from  my  pains,  since 
Thou  knowest  what  is  best  for  me.  Suffer  me  never 
to  murmur  ;  but  grant  me  patience  to  bear  whatever 
Thou  wilt,  and  as  long  as  Thou  wilt.  Should  it  be  Thy 
Will  to  inflict  greater  punishments  on  my  weak  body 
and  languishing  soul  than  those  which  I  now  suffer. 


Th^  Sacrament  of  Extreme  Unction.    493 

my  heart  is  ready,  O  Lord,  to  accept  them,  and  to  suf- 
fer in  whatever  manner  and  whatever  measure  may  be 
most  conformable  to  Thy  divine  Will, 

This  one  grace  I  most  humbly  beg  of  Thee,  that  I 
may  die  the  death  of  the  just,  and  be  admitted,  after 
the  sufferings  and  tribulations  of  this  transitory  and 
sinful  life,  into  the  Kingdom  of  Thy  Glory,  there  to  see 
and  enjoy  Thee  in  the  company  of  the  Blessed  for  a 
never-ending  eternity.     Amefi. 


^be  l^ieitation  of  tbe  Sicft. 


ti L.j'itioui.iig  jtiuvers  arc  lejL  £u(irr:r,  to  Uie  Jn- 
ireiion  of  the  Priest.  AcLordutg  to  tke  time 
and  the  condition  of  the  sick  peison,  they  may 
be  said  7vhole  or  in  part,  or  altogether  omitted. 

The  Priest,  entering  the  mom  in  rihich  the  sick 
person  //e.\  first  ^>i  ■ 

•^     '  '      '~       K  Peace  be  uuto  this  house. 

/?.  And  uuto  all  who  dwell  therein. 

hen  he  sptinkles  the  sick  person  and  the  -*"-•" 
-J'..  and  the  room  with    holy  water,  saying 

''.  .■    ,  Antiphon,  Thou  shalt  sprinkle  me.  etc. 

,}_^_  "ip-  476. 

;j^  \  >  then  administers  to  the  stck person  as  circ - 

.-'>^(>  ••  stances  require.      IVhich   done,  or  be/ore  »' 

leaves  the  suA-roum,  he  tnay  say  over  the  sick  person  any  one  of 
the  first  four  Penitential  Psalms  ip.  2451  <"  ■''  '•  /'./">"  Oui  habitat 
(p.  71 ),  adding  Ihr  Olory  ht  to  the  Path.  • 


n 


ORD,  have  mercy. 

R.  Christ,  have  mercy. 
V.  Lord,  have  mercy.     Our  Father  {inaudibly). 
V.  Aud  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
R.  But  deliver  us  from  CN-il. 

Save  thy  set~'aut, 

O  my  God,  who  putteth  his  trust  in  Thee. 

Send  hi)n  help,  O  Lord,  from  Thy  holy  place, 

And  defend  Jii)n  out  of  Sion. 

IvCt  not  the  enemy  prevail  against  ///;;/, 

Nor  the  son  of  iniquity  tlraw  nigh  to  hurt  him. 

494 


The  Visitation  of  the  Sick.  4Q5 

V.  Be  unto  him,  O  Lord,  a  tower  of  strength, 

R.  From  the  face  of  the  enemy. 

V.  The  lyord  bring  strength  unto  him 

R.  Upon  his  bed  of  pain. 

V.  O  I^ord,  hear  my  prayer, 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 

V.  The  IvOrd  be  with  you, 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


Let  us  pray. 

OGOD,  whose  property  is  always  to  have  mercy 
and  to  spare  :  graciously  receive  our  supplica- 
tion, that  we,  and  this  Thy  servant,  whom  the  chains 
of  sin  do  hold  in  bondage,  may  by  the  compassion  of 
Thy  loving-kindness  be  mercifully  absolved. 

O  God,  the  one  only  remedy  for  human  infirmity, 
show  forth  upon  this  Thy  sick  servant  the  power  of 
Thine  aid,  that,  strengthened  by  the  might  of  Thy 
tender  mercy,  he  may  be  found  worthy  to  be  restored 
whole  unto  Thy  holy  Church. 

Grant,  O  Ivord  God,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  this  Thy 
servant  may  rejoice  in  continual  health  of  body  and 
mind  ;  and,  through  the  glorious  intercession  of  Blessed 
Mary,  ever  Virgin,  be  freed  from  his  present  sorrow, 
and  enjoy  eternal  gladness.  Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 

^Sji^HE  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  4-  the 
^-^  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  descend  upon  thee, 
and  remain  with  thee  always.     R.  Amen. 

l-ff  then  sprinkles  the  sick  pet'son  with  holy  water. 


496  The  Visitation  of  the  Sick. 

The  Priest  may  also  say  the  Psahns,  Gospels,  and  prayers  which  Jol- 

lo7u,  accordt'iig  fn  the  exigency  of  the  timr  and  (he  u-isk  of  ike  sirk 

Psalm  6,  Domine,  ne  in  furore,  p.  2fS. 
"-^  HE  Lord  be  \\nth  you. 
V^     R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

r.  The  continuatiou  of  the  Holy  Gospel  according 
to  Matthew. 

R.  Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

When  tlie  Priest  sayi.  The  continuation,  etc.,  he  makes  the  sign  of 
the  Cross  in  the' usual  manner  upon  his  forehead,  mouth,  and 
breast;  and  also  upon  the  sick  man,  if  he  cannot  do  thus  for 
hitnself. 

{But  if  the  sick  person  is  a  woman,  and  unabU  to  make  the  Cassis 
upon  herself,  let  them  be  made  by  some  other  woman.  And  like- 
rrire  in  nil  ritch  rn^fance^.) 

Matthew  viii.,  p.  6S/,  beginning  at  * 

Let  Ks  pray. 

Y"rLMIGHTY  and  Eternal  God,  the  everlasting 
tyjr^  Health  of  them  that  believe  :  hear  us  for  Thy 
sick  servant,  N.,  for  whom  we  implore  the  aid  of  Thy 
pitj-ing  mercy,  that,  wnth  his  bodily  health  restored,  he 
ma}-  give  thanks  to  Thee  in  Thy  church.  Through 
Christ  our  Lord.     R.  Amen. 

Psalm  /J,  Conserva  me,  Do}nine,  p.  2go. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
R.  And  -w-ith  thy  spirit. 

V.  The  continuation  of  the  Holy  Gospel  according 
to  Mark. 

R.  Glorv-  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

Mark  xvi. ,  p.  yrS,  ending  at  *. 


The  Visitation  of  the  Sick.  497 

Let  us  pray. 

OGOD  of  the  Heavenly  Virtues,  who  from  the 
bodies  of  men  drivest  forth  all  sickness  and  all 
mfirmity  by  the  power  of  Thy  word  :  draw  graciously 
nigh  unto  this  Thy  servant,  N.,  that  wdth  weakness  put 
to  flight,  and  health  and  strength  continually  renewed, 
he  may  ever  bless  Thy  Holy  Name.     R.  Amen. 

Psalm  ig,  Exaudiat  te  Dominus,  p.  2gi. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
R.  And  with  thy 'spirit. 

V.  The  continuation  of  the  Holy  Gospel  according 
to  Luke. 

R.  Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

Luke  iv. 

V  I'T  that  time  :  Jesus  rising  up  out  of  the  syna- 
(v^J-,  gogue,  went  into  the  house  of  Simon  :  and 
Simon's  mother-in-law  was  taken  with  a  great  fever, 
and  they  besought  Him  for  her.  And  standing  over 
her.  He  commanded  the  fever,  and  it  left  her  :  and 
immediately  she  arose  and  ministered  to  them.  And 
after  sunset,  all  they  who  had  any  sick  with  various 
diseases  brought  them  to  Him  :  and  He  laid  His  hands 
on  every  one  of  them,  and  healed  them. 

Let  us  pray. 

OHOLY  Lord,  Father  Almighty,  Everlasting  God, 
who  by  the  inpouring  of  the  dignity  of  Thy 
power  strengthenest  the  weakness  of  man's  estate,  that 
our  bodies  and  minds  may  be  quickened  by  the  saving 
remedies  of  Thy  loving-kindness  :   graciously  incline 


49'S  Thk  Visitation  of  the  Sick. 

uuto  this  Thy  servant,  tliat,  everj-  strait  of  bodily  iii- 
finiiity  being  done  away,  the  grace  of  former  health 
may  in  him  be  perfectly  restored.     R.  Amen. 

Psalm  8j,  Indina,  Dominc,  p.  ^07. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

V.  The  continuation  of  the  Holy  Gospel  according 
to  John. 

R.  Glor>-  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

Joh7i  V. 

HT  that  time  there  was  a  feast  of  the  Jews,  and 
Jesus  went  up  to  Jerusalem.  Now  there  is  at 
Jerusalem  a  pool,  Probatica,  which  in  Hebrew  is  named 
Bethsaida,  ha\-ing  five  porches.  In  these  lay  a  great 
multitude  of  infirm,  blind,  lame,  withered,  waiting  for 
the  stirring  of  the  water.  For  an  angel  of  the  Lord 
descended  at  certain  times  into  the  pool,  and  the  water 
was  stirred  ;  and  he  who  went  down  first  into  the  pond 
after  the  stirring  of  the  water,  was  cured  of  whatever 
disease  he  had.  And  a  certain  man  was  there,  who  had 
an  infirmity  eight-and-thirty  years.  When  Jesus  saw 
him  as  he  lay,  and  knew  that  he  had  been  so  a  long 
time,  He  saith  to  him,  Wilt  thou  be  healed  ?  The  in- 
finn  man  answered  Him,  Sir,  I  have  no  man,  when 
the  water  is  stirred,  to  put  me  into  the  pool ;  for 
whilst  I  am  coming,  another  goeth  down  before  me. 
Jesus  saith  to  him,  Arise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and  walk ; 
and  immediately  the  man  was  healed,  and  he  took  up 
his  bed  and  walked.  And  on  that  day  was  the  sabbath. 
The  Jews  therefore  said  to  him  who  had  been  healed, 
It  is  the  sabbath  ;  it  is  not  lawful  for  thee  to  take  up 


The  Visitation  of  the  Sick,  499 

thy  bed.  He  answered  them,  He  who  healed  me,  He 
said  to  me,  Take  up  thy  bed  and  walk.  They  asked 
him  therefore  :  Who  is  that  man  who  said  to  thee, 
Take  up  thy  bed  and  walk  ?  But  he  who  was  healed 
knew  not  who  it  was  ;  for  Jesus  had  gone  aside  from 
the  crowd  standing  in  the  place.  Afterwards  Jesus 
findeth  him  in  the  temple,  and  saith  to  him,  Behold, 
thou  art  healed;  sin  no  more,  lest  something  worse 
befall  thee. 

J.cl  us  pray. 

"IB — '  OOK  Thou  down,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  upon 
,J — i  Thy  servant,  grievously  stricken  with  bodily  in- 
firmity ;  and  refresh  the  soul  which  Thou  hast  created, 
that,  being  bettered  by  Thy  chastisements,  he  may 
without  ceasing  feel  himself  saved  by  Thy  healing. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord.     R.  Amen. 

Psalm  go,  Qui  habitat,  p.  7/. 

Li- 1  ns  firar 

YnrLMIGHTY,    everlasting    God,    look    graciously 

,J^^    down  upon  the  sickness  of  this  Thy  servant: 

and  stretch  forth  the  right  hand  of  Thy  majesty  to  help 

and  defend  him.    Through  Christ  our  Lord.    R.  Amen. 

At  thr-  .nd  of  this  prayer  Iti,'  Priest  plaois  his  right  h.nn'  „f,n,i   >h>- 
hfnd  of  the  sick  pcrsov .  and  sn  i 

^^^HEY  shall  lay  their  hands  upon  the  sick,  and 
V_>^  they  shall  recover.  May  Jesus,  the  Son  of  Mary, 
the  Lord  and  Redeemer  of  the  world,  through  the 
merits  and  intercession  of  His  holy  Apostles  Peter  and 
Paul,  and  all  His  Saints,  be  favorable  and  gracious  unto 
thee.     Amen. 


500 


The  Visitation  of  the  Sick. 


He  Iken  ja>.\  .• 

V.  The  Lord  be  ^^^th  you. 
R.  Aud  w-ith  thy  spirit. 

V.  The  begiuuing  of  the  Hoi}'  Gospel  according  to 
John. 
R.  Glor\-  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

John  i.,  p.  158. 

He  then  hU^^e^  the-  ::ick  pe>^o>i.  uuu,/i^^ 

^^HE  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  +  the 
^^  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  descend  upon  thee  aud 
remain  with  thee  always.     R.  Amen. 

Hg  then  sprinkles  the  sick  person  with  I 

If  there  are  many  sick  in  the  same  room,  all  the  above  prayers  ay- 
said  in  the  plural  number.     And  all  can  be  abbrein'ated  at  r- 

will  of  th^  Pri^.t 


0)^.h^^.l 


^be  Xaet  Bleeaing  anb  plenary 
llnbulgence. 


S  the  hour  of  death  approaches— that  hour  on  which 
so  lunch  depends — the  pious  Christian  should  fer- 
ventlj'  prepare  to  receive  the  Last  Blessing  and 
Plenary  Indulgence  granted  to  those  who  are 
I  near  their  end.  For  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  pro- 
mised to  St.  Peter  (Matt.  xvi.  19)  the  keys  of  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  ;  assuring  him  that  whatever 
he  should  bind  on  earth  should  be  bound  also  in 
heaven,  and  whatever  he  should  loose  on  earth 
should  be  loosed  also  in  heaven.  Bj-  this  power  of 
binding  and  loosing,  derived  from  St.  Peter  to 
his  successors,  and  \>y  them  specially  communicated  to  the  pas- 
tors of  souls,  the  latter  are  authorized  to  grant  a  Plenarj^  Indul- 
gence, together  with  a  solemn  Blessing,  to  all  such  as  are  in  or 
near  their  last  agony.  But  then  the  dying  Christian  should  re- 
member well  that,  in  order  to  receive  the  benefit  of  this  Plenary 
Indulgence  and  blessing,  it  is  requisite  that  he  concur  on  his 
part,  by  renouncing  and  detesting  all  his  sins,  both  known  and 
unknown,  mortal  and  venial;  by  accepting  with  patience  and 
resignation  whatever  he  may  have  yet  to  suffer,  and  offering  up 
his  pains  and  death,  in  union  with  the  sufferings  and  death  of 
his  Redeemer,  in  satisfaction  for  his  sins. 

To  this  end  the  Church  directs  the  Priest  who  ministers  to  the 
sick  person  to  put  him  in  mind  frequently  to  invoke  the  name 
of  Jesus,  and  to  exhort  him  : 

1.  That  he  firmly  believe  all  the  articles  of  the  Faith,  and  what- 
ever the  holy  Roman  Catholic  and  Apostolic  Church  believes  and 
teaches. 

2.  That  he  confidently  hope  that  our    Lord  Jesus  Christ,   in 

501 


502     IvAST  BI.ESSING  AND  Pl^ENARY  INDUI^GENCE. 

His  boundless  compassion,  will  have  mercy  on  him  •  and  that, 
b3'  the  merits  of  His  most  holy  Passion,  and  through  the  interces- 
sion of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary  and  all  the  Saints,  he  will  obtain 
everlasting  life. 

3.  That  he  love  the  I,ord  God  with  aU  his  heart,  and  that  he  de- 
sire to  love  Him  more  and  more  perfectly,  with  that  love  where- 
with all  the  Saints  and  Blessed  in  heaven  love  Him. 

4.  That,  for  the  love  of  God,  he  grieve  from  the  heart  for  all 
offences  whatsoever  that  he  has  committed  against  God  and  his 
neighbor. 

5.  That,  for  the  love  of  God,  he  forgfive  from  the  heart  his 
enemies,  and  all  that  have  in  any  way  injured  him  and  done  him 
wrong. 

6.  That  he  beg  forgiveness  of  those  whom  he  has  at  any  time 
offended  in  word  or  deed. 

7.  That  he  patiently  endure  all  the  pains  and  discomfort  of 
sickness,  for  Gods  sake,  in  penance  for  his  sins. 

8.  That  if  God  shall  vouchsafe  to  restore  him  to  his  bodily 
Health,  he  resolve  henceforth,  to  the  best  of  his  power,  to  guard 
against  sin,  and  to  keep  His  commandments. 

9.  That,  as  far  as  he  is  able,  he  should  say  such  prayers  as 
these : 

Have  mercy  upon  vie,  O  God,  according  to  Thy 
great  mercy. — In  Thee,  O  Lo7-d,  have  I  hoped :  let  me 
never  be  confounded. — Into  Thy  hands,  O  Lord,  I 
commend  my  spirit :  Thou  hast  redeemed  me,  O  Lord 
God  of  truth. — Come  unto  my  help,  O  God :  O  Lord, 
make  haste  to  help  me. — O  Lord,  be  Thou  unto  me  a 
God,  a  Protector. — O  God,  be  merciful  to  nie  a  sin- 
7ier. — O  sweetest  Lord  fesus  ChHst,  by  the  power  of 
Thy  most  holy  Passion,  receive  me  into  the  number  of 
Thine  Elect. — O  Lord  fesus  Christ,  receive  my  spirit. 
— O  Mary,  mother  of  grace,  mother  of  mercy,  do  t/iou 
protect  me  from  the  enemy ,  and  receive  me  at  the  hour 
of  death. — O  holy  Angel  of  God,  assist  me  as  my 
Guardian. — O  all  ye  holy  Angels,  and  all  ye  Saints, 
ijitercede  for  me,  and  hasten  to  my  aid. 


Last  Bi^essing  and  Pi^enary  Indui^gknce;.   503 

THE   FORM   OF    BESTOWING   THE   APOS- 
TOLIC  BIxESSING  AND  THE  PLlEN- 
ARY  INDULGENCE  AT  THE 
HOUR    OF    DEATH. 

fiaviti^jUcultics  (u  i/e-^tuM  iki's  Ayoslolic  Blessing  enters 
.,:  the  house,  and  says:      ... 

"T^  AX  huic  domui.  T^BACE  be   unto   this 

«=*—  ,X=      house. 

R.  Et  omnibus  habitan-  R.  And    unto    all    who 

tibus  in  ea.  dwell  therein. 

After  which  he  sprinkles  the' sick  person,  the  room,  ami  ihr  by- 
afajjders]  7uith  holy  Water  in  the  form  of  a  cross,  sayijt^  the  As- 
perges  as  on  p.  112.  He  then  hears  the  Confession  of  the  sick  pei-- 
son  ;  or  if  thai  be  not  7jecessQry,  bids  him  at  least  make  an  act  of 
Contrition,  and,  if  time  alloius,  briefly  instructs  him  concerning 
the.  efficacy  and  poiuer  of  this  Blessing,  The  Priest  then  exhorts 
him  to  hear  his  sufferings  patiently,  as  an  expiation  for  the  sins 
of  the  past ;  to  offer  himself  wholly  to  God,  prepared  to  cheerfully 
accept  whatever  may  be  His  holy  ■will ;  and  to  be  ready  to  under- 
go death  itself  as  a  payment  of  the  penalty  due  to  his  sins.  Then, 
7vith  consoling  7iiords,  the  Priest  bids  him  have  great  confidence 
in  God,  and  to  be  assured  that  he  will  attain,  through  the  riches 
of  His  exceeding  boutity,  a  remission  of  temporal  punishment, 
and  the  reivard  of  everlasting  life.    The  pnest  then  says  . 


J3: 


DJUTORIUM     nos-    (^UR    help    is    in    the 


truni    in    nomine  ^-^      name  of  the  Lord. 
Domini. 

R.  Qui  fecit  ccelum   et  R.  Who      hath      made 

terram.  heaven  and  earth. 

Ant.     Ne    reminiscaris,  Ant.  Remember  not,  O 

Domine,  delicta  famu/z  tiii  Lord,  the  offences  of  Thy 

neque  vindictam  sumas  de  servant,  neither  take  Thou 

peccatis  ejus.  revenge  oi  his  sins. 


504   Last  Bi^essing  and  Plenary  Indulgence. 


Kyrie  eleison. 

Christe  eleison. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

Pater  uoster  {secreio). 

V.  Et  ne  nos  inducas  in 
tentationem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a 
malo. 

V.  Sahnim  fac  serymn 
i\xuvi. 

R.  Deus  mens,  speran- 
tem  in  te. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad  te 
veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscuni. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo, 
Oremus. 

CLEMENTISSIME 
Deus,  Pater  miseri- 
cordiarum,  et  Deus  totius 
consolationis,  qui  nemi- 
neni  vis  perire  in  te  cre- 
dentem  atque  sperantem, 
secundum  multitudinem 
miseratiouum  tuaruni  res- 
pice  propitius  famulww  tu- 
iim  N.,  quern  tibi  vera 
fides    et    spes    Christiana 


Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Father  {inaudibly). 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
e\-il. 

V.  Save  Thy  servant. 

R.  O  my  God,  who  put- 
teth  his  trust  in  Thee. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

OIMOST  gracious  God, 
Father  of  mercies 
and  God  of  all  comfort, 
who  wonkiest  not  that  any 
should  perish  who  believ- 
eth  and  trusteth  in  Thee  ; 
according  to  the  multitude 
of  Thy  tender  mercies, 
look  favorably  upon  Thy 
servant  N. ,  whom  the  true 
Faith  and  Hope  of  Christ 


Last  BivKSSing  and  Pi^enary  InduIvGEnce;.    505 


commendant.  Visita  euni 
in  salutari  tuo,  et  per  Uni- 
geniti  tui  passion  em  et 
mortem,  omnium  ei  delic- 
torum  suorum  remission- 
em  et  veniam  clementer 
indulge  :  ut  ejus  anima  in 
hora  exitus  sui  te  judicem 
propitiatum  inveuiat,  et  in 
sanguine  ejusdem  Filii  tui 
ab  omni  macula  abluta, 
transire  ad  vitam  mereatur 
perpetuam.  Per  eumdem 
Christum  Dominum  nos- 
trum. 

R.  Amen. 


do  commend  unto  Thee. 
Visit  him  in  Thy  saving 
power ;  and  through  the 
Passion  and  Death  of  Thine 
Only-begotten,  graciously 
grant  unto  hitn  pardon  and 
remission  of  all  his  sins  ; 
that  his  soul  at  the  hour 
of  its  departure  may  find 
Thee  a  most  merciful 
Judge  ;  and,  cleansed  from 
every  stain  in  the  Blood 
of  the  same,  Thy  Son,  may 
be  found  worthy  to  pass  to 
life  everlasting.  Through 
the  same  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


Then  the  Confiteor  hfing  repeated  by  an  attendant  clergyMan,  or  by 
the  Pf-iest  himself,  the  Priest  says  the  Misereatur,  etc.,  and  then 
proceeds  thus  : 


"r^OMINUS  noster  Je- 
f*^  sus  Christus  Filius 
Dei  vivi,  qui  beato  Petro 
Apostolo  suo  dedit  potes- 
tatem  ligandi  atque  sol- 
vendi  ;  per  suam  piissi- 
mam  misericordiam  reci- 
piat  confessionem  tuam, 
et  restituat  tibi  stolam  pri- 
mam,  quam  in  baptismate 
recepisti  ;  et  ego,  facultate 
mihi  ab   Apostolica    Sede 


/T\AY  our  Lord  Jesus 
y^-^  Christ,  Son  of  the 
Living  God,  who  gave  to 
His  blessed  Apostle  Peter 
the  power  of  binding  and 
loosing  ;  of  His  most  ten- 
der mercy  receive  thy  con- 
fession, and  restore  unto 
thee  that  first  robe  which 
thou  didst  receive  in  Bap- 
tism ;  and  I,  by  the  power 
committed  to  me   by   the 


5o6  Last  Blessing  and  Plenary  Indulgence. 


tributa,  iudulgeutiam  ple- 
uariam  et  remissionem 
omnium  peccatorum  tibi 
concede :    In  nomine   Pa- 


Apostolic  See,  grant  thee 
a  Plenary  Indulgence  and 
remission  of  all  thy  sins. 
In  the  name  of  the  Father, 


tris,  +  et  Filii,  et  Spiritus   ■^  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
Saucti.     Ajueji.  the  Holv  Ghost.     Amen. 


^X^  BR  sacrosancta  hu- 
<-*—  manse  reparationis 
mysteria,  remittat  tibi  om- 
nipotens  Deus  omnes  prae- 
sentis  et  futurae  vitae  pce- 
nas,  paradisi  portas  aperiat, 
et  ad  gaudia  sempitema 
perducat. 
Amen. 


(d 


HROUGH  the  most 
sacred  mysteries  of 
man's  redemption  may 
God  Almight}'  remit  unto 
thee  the  pains  of  the  pres- 
ent and  the  future  life, 
open  to  thee  the  gates  of 
Paradise,  and  bring  thee  to 
everlasting  joj's.  Amen. 


fT\  AY    God    Almighty 
^'-^      bless  thee  :  the  Fa- 


BENEDICAT    te  om- 
nipotens         Deus ; 
Pater,  ^^  et  Filius,  et  Spir-    ther,  +  the   Son,    and 
itus  Sauctus.     Amen.  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


the 


EJACULATIONS    TO    JESUS    SUFFERING. 

For  the  Sick  and  Dying. 
^  OOD  Jesus  !  Physician  of  souls  and  bodies  ;  make 


© 


my  sickness  a  healing  medicine  to  my  soul ; 
soothe  by  Thy  presence  each  ache  and  pain ;  hallow 
my  suffering  by  Thine  all-holy  Suffering  ;  teach  me  to 
unite  my  sufferings  with  Thine,  to  be  hallowed  by 
Thine. 


Prayers  for  the  Sick  and  Dying.         507 

Lord,  oflfer  all  my  sufferings  to  Thy  Father,  as  Thou 
didst  offer  all  Thine  Agonies  to  Him. 

O  Good  Jesus,  crucified  for  us  ;  nail  m\'  will  to  Thy 
Cross,  for  love  of  Thee. 

Good  Jesus,  give  me  a  deep  love  for  Thee,  that  noth- 
ing may  be  too  hard  for  me  to  bear  from  Thee. 

Good  Jesus,  Who  hast  borne  the  Cross  for  me,  what 
cross  wiliest  Thou  that  I  should  bear  for  Thee  ? 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  that  I  am  all  weakness  ;  teach 
me  to  bear  my  cross.     Bear  it  for  me,  bear  it  in  me. 

Lord,  strengthen  me  to  bear  my  cross  patiently, 
humbly,  lovingly.  If  I  sink  under  it,  look  on  me  and 
raise  me  up.  Give  what  Thou  commandest,  and  com- 
mand what  Thou  wiliest.  Only  by  Thine  all-holy 
Cross  and  Passion,  sanctify  my  cross  to  me,  and  keep 
me  Thine  for  ever. 

Good  Jesus,  nailed  motionless  by  Thy  sacred  Hands 
and  Feet  for  love  of  me ;  keep  me  still,  motionless, 
unmoved,  unshaken,  cleaving  fast  to  Thee. 

O  Good  Jesus,  my  God,  and  m}'  A.11,  keep  me  ever 
near  Thee,  let  nothing  for  a  moment  separate  me  from 
Thee. 

Good  Jesus,  to  Thee  I  flee  ;  hide  me  in  Thy  sacred 
Side. 

O  Good  Jesus,  who  keepest  Thine  own  under  the 
shadow  of  Thy  wings  ;  teach  me  to  flee  to  Thee,  and 
hide  me  from  all  evil. 

O  Good  Jesus,  shelter  me  from  the  evil  one,  shed 
Thy  dew  upon  me  to  calm  my  soul,  and  dwell  in  me 
fully,  that  I  may  wholly  love  Thee. 

Good  Jesus,  Strength  of  the  weary.  Rest  of  the  Rest- 
less ;  by  the  weariness  and  unrest  of  Thy  sacred  Cross, 
come  to  me  who  am  weary  that  I  may  rest  in  Thee. 


5o8         Prayers  for  the  Sick  and  Dyixg. 

Lord,  if  Thou  increase  my  pain,  increase  also  my 
patience.     Thou  knowest  my  weakness. 

Good  Jesus,  Who  hast  borne  so  patiently  with  me ; 
make  me  wholly  patient  for  love  of  Thee. 

O  Good  Jesus,  obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death 
of  the  Cross  for  me  ;  Good  Jesus,  mocked  and  blas- 
phemed for  love  of  us  ;  make  me  truly  humble  for  love 
of  Thee. 

O  Blessed  Jesus,  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  soul 
and  my  body,  to  live  or  to  die  as  seemeth  good  to 
Thee,  and  to  Thine  infinite  mercy ;  for  Thou  hast  re- 
deemed me,  O  Lord,  Thou  God  of  truth  ! 

Good  Lord,  teach  me  to  judge  myself  as  Thou  judg- 
est.  Make  me  more  ashamed  of  sin  than  of  all  be- 
sides :  yet  not  so  ashamed  as  not  quickly  to  come  to 
Thee,  O  All-merciful,  All-lo\nng  Lord. 

Good  Jesus  !  by  Thy  Loneliness  in  the  Garden,  by 
the  Desolation  Thou  didst  will  to  come  over  Thee, 
sanctify  mine. 

Good  Jesus,  Who  alone  orderest  all  things  well,  I 
cast  myself  wholly  upon  Thine  infinite  undeserved 
love  ;  I  trust  Thee  with  my  all  ;  myself,  and  all  whom 
I  love,  and  all  which  I  desire,  my  present  and  my  fu- 
ture, my  hopes  and  my  fears,  my  time  and  my  eter- 
nity, my  joys  and  my  sorrows.  Deal  with  me  as  Thou 
\\-illest,  and  knowest  best  ;  only  bind  me  safe  to  Thine 
everlasting  love. 

Good  Jesus  !  who  didst  give  Thyself  for  me,  give 
Tlu'self  to  me  ;  make  me  wholly  Thine,  that  I  may 
deeply  love  Thee. 

Good  Jesus !  stripped  naked,  racked,  reviled,  for- 
saken, motionless  on   the  Cross  for  love  of  me  ;  help 


Praykrs  for  the  Sick  and  Dying.  509 

me  to  bear  all  paiu  meekly,  iu  humble  love  of  Thee, 
Strip  me,  empty  me  of  myself,  to  fill  me  with  love  of 
Thee. 

Good  Jesus,  lead  me  that  I  may  follow  Thee  ;  hold 
me  that  I  may  cling  fast  to  Thee ;  teach  me,  that  I 
may  choose  Thee  alone  ;  keep  me,  that  I  may  be 
Thine  for  ever. 

Jesus,  most  tender,  Thou  hast  been  very  tender  to 
me  ;  make  me  very  tender  to  all  and  of  all  who  are 
Thine,  for  the  love  of  Thy  most  tender  love. 

O  Good  Jesus,  who  hast  so  loved  us  ;  pour  Thy  love 
into  my  soul,  that  I  may  love  Thee  intensely,  and  all 
besides  in  and  for  Thee.     Amen. 


r\  ETERNAL  Father  !  I  am  Thy  most  unworthy 
^^  servant,  whom  Thou  hast  so  loved  that  Thou 
gavest  Thy  dearly-beloved  Son  to  die  for  me.  Deal 
mercifully  with  Thy  servant  in  this  hour,  lest  that 
precious  Blood  be  shed  for  me  in  vain.  For  what 
profit  is  there  to  me  in  my  Saviour's  Blood,  if  I  go 
down  to  corruption  ? 

O  Jesus  Christ,  I  am  like  that  lost  sheep  whom  Thou 
didst  seek  so  diligently,  and  set  it  on  Thy  shoulders  to 
bring  it  home  again.  Thou  art  the  Good  Shepherd, 
who  didst  lay  down  Thy  life  for  Thy  sheep.  Oh  !  seek 
Thy  servant,  for  I  have  gone  astray  like  a  sheep  that  is 
lost.  Let  not  that  roaring  lion,  that  goeth  about  seek- 
ing whom  he  may  devour,  snatch  me  and  tear  me  from 
Thee ;  save  me  upon  the  Cross,  take  me  into  Thy 
loved  embrace  and  draw  my  soul  to  Thee  ;  receive  me. 
Good  Jesus,  of  Thy  mercy  ;  receive  my  soul  iu  peace. 


5IO         Prayers  for  the  vSick  and  Dying. 

Euligliten  mine  eyes,  O  Good  Jesus,  that  I  sleep  not 
in  death  ;  lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed 
against  him. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  the  Living  God,  set  Thy 
Passion,  Cross,  and  Death,  between  Thy  judgment  and 
my  soul. 

O  Good  Jesus,  remember  not  my  old  sins,  but  have 
mercy  upon  me  and  that  soon,  for  I  am  come  to  great 
misery. 

O  most  sweet  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  honor  and 
\'irtue  of  Thy  blessed  Passion,  bid  me  be  wTitten 
among  the  number  of  Thine  Elect. 

Enter  not  into  judgment  wnth  Thy  ser^-ant,  most 
compassionate  Jesus,  for  in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man 
living  be  justified. 

One  thing  have  I  asked  of  the  Lord,  this  will  I  seek 
after  :  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all 
the  daj-s  of  my  life. 

Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  give  thanks 
unto  Thy  name  :  lo,  the  just  wait  for  me  till  Thou  re- 
compense me. 

Oh  !  establish  me  according  to  Thy  word,  that  I  may 
live,  and  let  me  not  be  disappointed  of  my  hope. 
Amen. 

Prayer  for  the  Faithful  in  their  Agony. 

C\  MOST  merciful  Jesus,  Lover  of  souls  ;  I  pray 
^^  Thee,  b}-  the  agony  of  Thy  most  Sacred  Heart, 
and  b}^  the  .sorrows  of  Thy  Imtnaculate  ]M other,  cleanse 
in  Thine  own  Blood  the  sinners  of  the  whole  world 
who  are  now  in  their  agony  and  who  are  to  die  this 
day.     Amen. 

Heart  of  Jesus,  once  in  agony,  pity  the  dying. 


Recommendation  of  a  Departing  Soui..     511 


RECOMMENDATION    OF    A    DEPARTING 
SOUE. 

The  Frteil,  veUed  in  miplice  and  violet  UoU^  eiUeri  tkt  ti^um  of  the 
dying  person,  saying : 


B 


AX  huic  domui. 


"r^EACE   be 
*-*-"       house. 


uuto    this 


R.  Et  omnibus  habitau- 
tibus  iu  ea. 


A*.  Aud     uuto    all    who 
dwell  therein. 


He  thtn  sprinkles  the  dying  person,  (lie  chamber,  and  the  bystanders, 
with  holy  water  in  the  form  of  a  cross,  saying  the  Asperges  as 
at  p.  112.  He  next  presents  a  crucifix  to  the  dying  person  to  be 
kissed,  and  exhorts  him  to  look  forward  to  everlasting  life  ;  leav- 
ing the  crucifix  before  him,  that,  beholding  it,  he  may  be  en- 
couraged to  hope  for  eternal  salvation.  Then,  having  lighteda 
candle,  the  Priest  kneels,  and  ivith  the  bystanders  devoxUly  recitts 
the  Shorter  Litany,  as  follows  : 

THE  LITANY  FOR  THE  DYING. 


KYRIE  eleison. 
Christe  eleison. 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Sancta  Maiia,  Ora  pro  eo. 
Omnes    sancti    Augeli    et 

Archangeli,  Orate,  etc. 
Sancte  Abel, 
Omnis  chorus   Justo- 

rum, 
Sancte  Abraham,  [■    " 

Sancte  Joannes    Bap- 

tista, 
Sancte  Joseph, 
Omnes  sancti    Patriarchse 

et  Prophet£e,  Orate.,  etc. 


*T    \  ORD,  have  mercy. 
'  ■   ^     Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Holy  Mary,  Pray  for  him. 
All    ye    holy    Angels   I 

aud  Archangels, 
Holy  Abel, 
All   ye   Choirs  of  the 

Just, 
Hoi}'  Abraham, 
St.  John  the  Baptist, 

St.  Joseph, 

All  ye  holy  Patriarchs 
and  Prophets,  J 


512    Rkcommkndation  of  a  Dkparting  Soul. 


Sancte  Petre, 

Saucte  Paule, 

Sancte  Andrea, 

Sancte  Joannes, 

Omnes  sancti  Apostoli   et 

Evangelistce,  Orate,  etc. 
Omnes  sancti  Discipuli  Do- 
mini, Oi'ate,  etc. 
Omnes  sancti  lunocentes, 

Orate,  etc. 
Sancte  Stephane,  Ora,  etc. 
Sancte  Laurenti,   Ora,  etc. 
Omnes     sancti     Martyres, 

Orate,  etc. 
Sancte  Silvester,  Ora,  etc. 
Sancte  Gregori,  Ora,  etc. 
Sancte  Augustine,  Ora,  etc. 
Omnes  sancti  Pontifices  et 

Confessores,  Orate,  etc. 
Sancte  Benedicte,  Ora,  etc. 
Saucte  Francisce,  Ora,  etc. 
Sancte  Camille,  Ora,  etc. 
Sancte   Joannes    de    Deo, 

Ora,  etc. 
Omnes  sancti  Monachi  et 

Eremitae,  Orate,  etc. 
Sancta  Maria  Magdalena, 

Ora,  etc. 
Sancta  Lucia,  Ora,  etc. 
Omnes  sanctse  Virgines  et 

Viduae,  Orate,  etc. 
Omnes  Sancti  et   Sanctae 

Dei. 


St.  Peter,  1 

St.  Paul,  I 

St.  Andrew, 

St.  John,  I 

All  ye  holy  Apostles   ' 

and  Evangelists, 
All  ye  holy  Disciples 

of  the  Lord, 
All  ye  holy  Innocents, 

St.  Stephen, 

St.  Lawrence, 

All  ye  holy  Martyrs, 

St.  Sylvester, 

St.  Gregory, 

St.  Augustin, 

All   ye   holy   Bishops 

and  Confessors, 
St.  Benedict, 
vSt.  Francis, 
St.  Camillus, 
St.  John  of  God, 

All    ye    holy    Monks 

and  Hermits, 
St.  Mary  Magdalen, 


St.  Lucy, 

All   ye  holy    Virgins  and 

Widows,  Pray,  etc. 
All     ye     holy    Saints    of 

God, 


Rkcommendation  of  a  Departing  Soui.. 

513 

Intercedite  pro  eo. 

Make     intercession     for 

him. 

Propitius  esto. 

Be  merciful, 

Parce  ei,  Domine. 

Spare  him,  O  Lord. 

Propitius  esto. 

Be  merciful. 

Libera  eum,  Domine. 

O  Lord,  deliver  him. 

Propitius  esto. 

Be  merciful. 

Libera  eum,  Domine. 

0  Lord,  deliver  him. 

Ab  ira  tua, 

From  Thy  wrath, 

A  periculo  mortis, 

From     the     peril    of 
death, 

A  mala  morte, 

From  an  evil  death, 

A  poenis  inferni, 

From    the    pains    of 
hell, 

Ab  omni  malo. 

From  all  evil, 

A  potestate  diaboli, 

From    the    power  of 

>       the   devil. 

^ 

Per  Nativitatem  tuam, 

f  Through  Thy  Birth, 

0 

Per  Crucem  et  Passio- 

r,   Through    Thy    Cross 

2. 

nem  tuam, 

,    5       and  Passion, 

-   1 

Per  Mortem  et  Sepul- 

■^  Through   Thy   Death 

^^' 

turam  tuam. 

1       and  Burial, 

? 

Per  gloriosam   Resur- 

*   Through  Thy  glorious 

3 

rectionem  tuam, 

Resurrection, 

Per   admirabilem    As- 

Through  Thine  admir- 

censionem tuam, 

able  Ascension, 

Per  gratiam    Spiritus 

Through  the  grace  of 

Sancti  Paracliti, 

the  Holy  Ghost  the 
Paraclete, 

In  die  judicii, 

In  the  day  of  judg- 

ment, 

I        Peccatores, 

We  sinners. 

I        Te  rogamns  atidi  nos. 

Beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

514    Recommendation  of  a  Departing  Squi,. 


Ut  ei  parcas, 
Te  rogamus  audi  uos. 
Kyrie  eleisou. 
Christe  cleison. 
Kyrie  eleisou. 


That  Thou  spare  him. 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Cht  ist,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mere}-. 


Thar  while  the.  snul  is  in  tlu  agony  of  its  departui 

it'f--":  !fie  folio:,.  iu}r  prayer<; : 


'"n)ROFICISCERE,  aui- 
'^ —  ma  Christiana,  de 
hoc  mundo,  iu  uomiue  Dei 
Patris  omuipotentis,  qui  te 
creavit ;  in  nomine  Jesu 
Christi,  Filii  Dei  vi\'i,  qui 
pro  te  passus  est ;  in  no- 
mine Spiritus  Saucti,  qui 
in  te  efFusus  est ;  in  nomine 
Angelonuu  et  Archaugelo- 
rum  ;  iu  nomine  Throno- 
rum  et  Dominationum  ;  in 
nomine  Principatuum  et 
Potestatum ;  in  nomine 
Cherubim  et  Seraphim  ; 
in  nomine  Patriarch- 
arum  et  Prophetarum  ; 
in  nomine  sanctorum 
Apostolorum  et  Evange- 
Hstarum  ;  iu  nomine  sanc- 
tonnn  Martyrum  et  Con- 
fessorum  ;  in  nomine  sanc- 
torum Monachorum  et 
Eremitarum ;  in  nomine 
sauctarum      Virginum     et 


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O  forth,  O  Christian 
soul,  from  this  world, 
in  the  name  of  God  the 
P'ather  Almighty,  who  cre- 
ated thee  ;  in  the  name  of 
Jesus  Christ,  Son  of  the 
living  God,  who  suffered 
for  thee  ;  in  the  name  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  who  was 
poured  forth  upon  thee  ; 
in  the  name  of  the  Angels 
and  Archangels ;  in  the 
name  of  the  Thrones  and 
Dominations ;  in  the  name 
of  the  Principalities  and 
Powers  ;  in  the  name  of 
the  Cherubim  and  Sera- 
phim ;  in  the  name  of  the 
Patriarchs  and  Prophets ; 
in  the  name  of  the  holy 
Apostles  and  Evangelists  ; 
in  the  name  of  the  holy 
Martyrs  and  Confessors  ; 
in  the  name  of  the  holy 
INIouks   and    Hermits  ;    in 


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oinuium  Sanctorum  et 
Sanctaruni  Dei :  hodie  sit 
in  pace  locus  tuus,  et  ha- 
bitatio  tua  in  saucta  Sion. 
Per  eunideni  Christum  Do- 
miuum  nostrum. 

R.  Amen. 

I^VBUS  misericors,  Deus 
*^~^  Clemens,  Deus  qui 
secundum  multitudinem 
miserationum  tuarum  pec- 
cata  poenitentium  deles,  et 
prseteritorum  criminum 
culpas  venia  remissionis 
evacuas  ;  respice  propitius 
super  htuic  famulw;;^  tuurn 
N.,  et  remissionem  omni- 
um peccatorum  suorum 
tota  cordis  confessione  po- 
scentem  deprecatus  exaudi. 
Renova  in  eo,  piisime  Pa- 
ter, quidquid  terrena  fra- 
gilitate  corruptum,  vel 
quidquid  diabolica  fraude 
violatum  est ;  et  unitati 
corporis  Ecclesiae  m.em- 
brum  redemptionis  an- 
necte.  Miserere,  Domine, 
gemituum,  miserere  lacry- 
marum  ejus ;  et  non  ha- 
bentem   fiduciam,    nisi  in 


the  name  of  the  holy  Vir- 
gins and  of  all  the  Saints 
of  God  :  may  thy  place  be 
this  day  in  peace,  and 
thine  abode  in  holy  Sion. 
Through  the  same  Christ 
our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 

r\  MERCIFUL  God,  O 
^^^  gracious  God,  O  God, 
who,  according  to  the  mul- 
titude of  Thy  tender  mer- 
cies, blottest  out  the  sins 
of  the  penitent,  and  gra- 
ciously remittest  the  guilt 
of  past  offences ;  look 
favorably  upon  this  Thy 
servant  N.,  and  in  Thy 
mercy  hear  him  as  he 
craves,  with  heartfelt  con- 
fession, the  remission  of 
all  his  sins.  Renew  with- 
in him,  O  most  loving 
Father,  whatsoever  hath 
been  corrupted  through 
human  frailty,  or  \dolated 
through  the  deceit  of  the 
devil ;  and  associate  him 
as  a  member  redeemed  to 
the  unity  of  the  body  of 
Thy  Church.  Have  pity. 
Lord,    on   his    groanings ; 


5i6    Recommendation  of  a  Departing  Soul. 


tua  misericordia,  ad  tuae  have  pity  on  his  tears ; 
sacramentuin  reconciliatio-  and  admit  him,  who  hath 
nis  admitte.    Per  Christum    no     hope     save     iu     Thy 


Dominum  nostrum. 


R.  Ameu. 


mercy,    to   the    sacrament 
of     Thy       reconciliation. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


COMMENDO  te  omni- 
potenti  Deo,  charis- 
sime  y>'«/£'/-,.  et  ei,  cujus  es 
creatura,  committo  ;  ut  cum 
humanitatis  debitum  morte 
interveniente  persolveris, 
ad  Auctorem  tuum,  qui  te 
de  Umo  terrae  formaverat, 
revertaris.  Egredienti 

itaque  animae  tuae  de 
corpore,  splendidus  Ange- 
lorum  coetus  occurrat :  ju- 
dex Apostolorum  tibi  sena- 
tusadveuiat;  candidatorum 
tibi  Martyrum  triumphator 
exercitus  obviet ;  liliata  ru- 
tilantium  te  Confessorum 
turma  circumdet  ;  jubilan- 
tium  te  Virginum  chorus 
excipiat  ;  et  beatae  quietis 
in  sinu  Patriarcharum  te 
complexus  astringat  ;  mitis 
atque  festivus  Christi  Jesu 
tibi  aspectus  appareat,  qui 
te  inter  assistentes  sibi  ju- 


r^  COMMEND  thee  to  Al- 
^3  mighty  God,  dearly 
beloved  brother,  and  com- 
mit thee  to  Him  whose 
creature  thou  art  ;  that, 
when  thou  shalt  have  paid 
the  debt  of  humanit}-  by 
passing  through  death, 
thou  mayest  return  to  thy 
Maker,  who  formed  thee 
from  the  dust  of  the  earth. 
When,  therefore,  thy  soul 
goeth  forth  from  th}-  body, 
may  the  glorious  company 
of  Angels  meet  thee  ;  may 
the  council  of  the  Apostles 
who  shall  judge  the  world 
greet  thee  ;  may  the  tri- 
umphant army  of  white- 
robed  Martyrs  come  out  to 
welcome  thee ;  may  the 
band  of  shining  Confes- 
sors, crowned  with  lilies, 
encircle  thee  ;  may  the 
choir     of    joyous    Virgins 


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giter  interesse  decernat. 
Ignores  omne  quod  horret 
in  tenebris,  quod  stridet  in 
flammis,  quod  crucial  in 
tormentis.  Cedat  tibi  te- 
terrimus  Satanas  cum  sa- 
tellitibus  suis  :  in  adveutu 
tuo  te  comitantibus  Ange- 
lis  contremiscat,  atque  in 
aeternae  noctis  chaos  im- 
mane  diffugiat.  Kxurgat 
Deus,  et  dissipeutur  inimi- 
ci  ejus  ;  et  fugiaut  qui  ode- 
runt  eum,  a  facie  ejus. 
Sicut  deficit  fumus,  defici- 
ant ;  sicut  fluit  cera  a  facie 
ignis,  sic  pereaut  peccato- 
res  a  facie  Dei  ;  et  justi  epu- 
lentur,  et  exultent  in  con- 
spectu  Dei.  Confundantur 
igitur  et  erubescant  omnes 
tartareae  legiones,  et  niini- 
stri  Satan  36  iter  tuum  im- 
pedire  non  audeaut.  Libe- 
ret  te  a  cruciatu  Christus, 
qui  pro  te  crucifixus  est. 
Liberet  te  ab  aeterna  niorte 
Christus,  qui  pro  te  mori 
dignatus  est.  Constituat  te 
Christus,  Filius  Dei  vivi, 
intra  paradisi  sui  semper 
amcena  virentia,  et  inter 
•  oves  suas  te  verus  ille  Pas- 


receive  thee  ;  and  unto  the 
bosom  of  blessed  rest  may 
the  embrace  of  the  Patri- 
archs clasp  thee  ;  gentle 
and  jo3'ful  may  the  Face 
of  Jesus  Christ  appear  to 
thee,  and  may  He  award 
thee  a  place  among  those 
who  stand  before  Him  for 
ever.  Mayest  thou  never 
know  aught  of  the  terror 
of  darkness,  the  gnashing 
of  teeth  in  the  flames,  the 
agonies  of  torment.  May 
Satan  most  foul,  with  his 
wicked  crew,  give  vv^ay  be- 
fore thee ;  may  he  tremble 
at  thy  coming  with  the  An- 
gels that  attend  thee,  and 
flee  away  into  the  vast  chaos 
of  eternal  night.  Let  God 
arise,  and  let  His  enemies 
be  scattered  ;  and  let  them 
that  hate  Him  flee  from 
before  His  face.  As  smoke 
vanisheth,  so  let  them  van- 
ish away  ;  as  wax  melteth 
before  the  fire,  so  let  the 
wicked  perish  at  the  pres- 
ence of  God ;  and  let  the 
just  feast  and  rejoice  be- 
fore God.  May,  then,  all 
the  legions  of  hell  be  con- 


5iS    Recommendation  of  a  Departing  Soui.. 

tor  aguoscat.  Ille  ab  om-  founded  and  put  to  shame, 
nibus  peccatis  tuis  te  ab-  nor  may  the  ministers  of 
solvat  ;  atque  ad  dexteram  Satan  dare  to  hinder  thy 
suam  in  electorum  suorum  way.  May  Christ,  who  was 
te  sorte  coustituat.  Re-  crucified  for  thee,  deliver 
demptorem  tuum  facie  ad  thee  from  torment.  May 
faciem  videas,  et  prtesens  Christ,  who  vouchsafed  to 
semper  assistens,  manifes-  die  for  thee^  deliver  thee 
tissimam  beatis  oculis  aspi-  from  everlasting  death, 
cias  veritatem.  Constitu-  ]May  Christ,  the  Son  of  the 
tus  igitur  inter  agmina  liA-ing  God,  place  thee  with- 
beatorum,  contemplationis  in  the  green  pastures  of 
di\'iuae  dulcedine  potiaris  His  paradise,  and  may  He, 
in  saecula  saeculorum.  the     true     Shepherd,    ac- 

I\.  Amen.  knowledge  thee  as  one  of 

His  sheep.  May  He  ab- 
solve thee  from  all  thy  sins,  and  set  thee  at  His  right 
hand  in  the  portion  of  His  elect.  Mayest  thou  behold 
thy  Redeemer  face  to  face ;  and,  standing  ever  before 
Him,  gaze  with  blessed  eyes  on  the  Truth  made  mani- 
fest. And  set  thus  among  the  choirs  of  the  Blessed, 
mavest  thou  enjoy  the  sweetness  of  di\'ine  contem- 
plation for  ever  more,     /^.  Amen. 


CiUSCIPE,  Domine, 
J^*-^  serz'um  Xaxidh  in  lo- 
cum sperandee  sibi  salva- 
tionis   a  misericordia  tua. 

R.  Amen, 

Libera,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  servi  tui  ex  omni- 
bus periculis  inferui,  et  de 


'Receive,   o   Lord, 

'^y»  Thy  servant  into 
the  place  of  salvation, 
which  he  hopes  lor  from 
Th\'  mercy. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant  from 
all    the   dangers    of   hell, 


Recommendation  of  a  Departing  Soui,.     519 


laqueis    poenarum,    et    ex 
omuibus  tribulationibus. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  servi  tui,  sicut  liber- 
asti  Henoch  et  Eliam  de 
communi  morte  mundi. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  sei^vi  tui,  sicut  liber- 
asti  Noe  de  diluvio. 

it.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  servi  tui,  sicut  liber- 
asti  Al3raham  de  Ur  Chal- 
dseorum. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  servi  tui,  sicut  liber- 
asti  Job  de  passionibus 
suis. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  servi  tui,  sicut  liber- 
asti  Isaac  de  hostia,  et  de 
manu  patris  sui  Abrahae. 


R.  Amen. 


and  from  the  bonds  of  its 
punishments,  and  from  all 
tribulations. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant,  as 
Thou  didst  deliver  Henoch 
and  Elias  from  the  com- 
mon death  of  the  world. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant,  as 
Thou  didst  deliver  Noah 
from  the  flood. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant,  as 
Thou  didst  deliver  Abra- 
ham from  Ur  of  the  Chal- 
deans. 

R.  Amen.     • 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant,  as 
Thou  didst  deliver  Job 
from  his  sufferings. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant,  as 
Thou  didst  deliver  Isaac 
from  being  sacrificed  by 
the  hand  of  his  father 
Abraham. 

R.  Amen. 


520     Recommendation  of  a  Departing  Soui.. 


Libera,  Domiue,  ani- 
tiiaiii  scrvi  tui,  sicut  liber- 
asti  Loth  de  Socloiiiis  et  de 
flainma  ignis. 

R.  Ameu. 

Libera,  Domine,  aui- 
matn  servi  iui,  sicut  liber- 
asti  Moyseu  de  mauu  Pha- 
raouis  regis  ^I^^gyptiorum. 


R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domiue,  ani- 
mam  servi  tui,  sicut  liber- 
asti  Dauielem  de  lacu  leo- 
num. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  servi  tui,  sicut  liber- 
asti  tres  pueros  de  camino 
ignis  ardentis,  et  de  manu 
regis  iniqui. 


R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  servi  tiii,  sicut  liber- 
asti  Susannam  de  falso 
crimine. 

R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  servi  tiii,  sicut  liber- 


Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant^  as 
Thou  didst  deliver  Lot 
from  Sodom  and  from  the 
flame  of  fire. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant,  as 
Thou  didst  deliver  Moses 
from  the  hands  of  Pha- 
raoh, king  of  the  Egyp- 
tians. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant,  as 
Thou  didst  deliver  Daniel 
from  the  lions'  den. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant,  as 
Thou  didst  deliver  the 
Three  Children  from  the 
burning  fiery  furnace,  and 
from  the  hand  of  a 
wicked  king. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant,  as 
Thou  didst  deliver  Susan- 
na from  a  false  accusation. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul    of   Thv  servant,   as 


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asti  David  de  mauu  regis 
Saul  et  de  manu  Goliee. 


R.  Amen. 

Libera,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  servi  tiii,  sicut  liber- 
asti  Petrum  et  Paulurn  de 
carceribus. 

R.  Amen. 

Et  sicut  beatissimam 
Theclam  Virginem  et  Mar- 
tyrem  tuam  de  tribus  atro- 
cissimis  tormentis  liberas- 
ti,  sic  liberare  digneris  aui- 
mam  hujus  servi  tiii,  et 
tecum  facias  in  bonis  con- 
gaudere  ccelestibus. 

R.  Amen. 

r^  OMMENDAMUStibi, 

^■"^  Domine,  animamya- 
muli  tui,  N.,  precamurque 
te,  Domine  Jesu  Christe 
Salvator  mundi,  ut  propter 
quam  ad  terrani  misericor- 
diter  descendisti,  Patriar- 
charum  tuorum  sinibus  in- 
sinuare  non  renuas.  Ag- 
nosce,  Domine,  creaturam 
tuam,  non  a  diis  alienis 
creatam,  sed  a  te  solo  Deo 


Thou  didst  deliver  David 
from  the  hand  of  King 
Saul  and  from  the  hand 
of  Goliath. 

R.  Amen. 

Deliver,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant,  as 
Thou  didst  deliver  Peter 
and  Paul  out  of  prison. 

R.  Amen. 

And  as  Thou  didst  de- 
liver Thy  most  blessed 
Virgin  and  Martyr,  Thec- 
la,  from  three  most  cruel 
torments,  so  vouchsafe  to 
deliver  the  soul  of  this  Thy 
servant^  and  make  it  to  re- 
joice with  Thee  in  the 
bliss  of  heaven. 

R.  Amen. 

itjV  B  commend  unto 
^^^^'  Thee,  O  Lord,  the 
soul  of  Thy  servant,  N., 
and  we  beseech  Thee,  O 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Saviour 
of  the  world,  that  Thou 
wouldst  not  refuse  to  place 
in  the  bosom  of  Thy  Pa- 
triarchs a  soul  for  whose 
sake  Thou  didst  mer- 
cifully come  down  upon 
earth.       Acknowledge,    O 


522     Recommkxdatiox  of  a  Dkpartixg  Souiv. 

vivo  et  vero  :  quia  non  est  Lord,  Thy  creature,  made, 
alius  Deus  praeter  te,  et  not  by  strange  gods,  but 
uou  est  secundum  opera  b}-  Thee,  the  onh-  Hving 
tua.  Laetifica,  Domine,  and  true  God  :  for  there  is 
auimam  ejus  in  conspectu  no  other  God  beside  Thee, 
tuo,  et  ne  memineris  iui-  and  none  that  doeth  ac- 
quitatum  ejus  antiquarum  cording  to  Thy  works, 
et  ebrietatum,  quas  susci-  INIake  glad ///^  soul.  O  Lord, 
tavit  furor,  sive  fervor  mali  with  Thy  presence,  and  re- 
desiderii.  Licet  enini  pec-  member  not  his  old  sins, 
caverit,  tamen  Patrem,  et  and  the  excesses  which 
Filiuni,  et  Spiritum  Sane-  wrath  or  heat  of  evil  de- 
tum  non  nega\-it,  sed  ere-  sire  may  have  aroused, 
didit,  et  zelum  Dei  in  se  For  though  he  has  sinned, 
habuit,  et  Deum,  qui  fecit  he  has  not  denied  the 
omnia,  fideliter  adora\dt.  Father,  and  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost ;  but  has 
believed,  and  has  had  a  zeal  for  God,  and  has  faith- 
fully worshipped  God,  the  Creator  of  all  things. 


"T^  ELICTA    juventutis,  'T^  EMEMBER    not,    O 

''^■^^      et  ignorantias  ejus,  ''^Xa     Lord,    we    beseech 

quaesumus,  ne  memineris.  Thee,  the  sins  of ///^  youth 

Domine;     sed     secundum  nor ///5  ignorances;  but,  ac- 

niagnam  misericordiam  tu-  cording  to  Thy  great  nier- 

am   menior   esto   illius   in  cy,   be  mindful  of  him  in 

gloria  claritatis  tu^e.     Ape-  the     brightness     of     Thy 

riantur  ei  cncli,    collaeten-  glory.     May    the   heavens 

turilli  Angeli.     In  regnuui  be  opened  unto  ///;«,  may 

tnum,  Domine,  sei~'um  tu-  the    Angels    rejoice    with 

7/;//suscipe.    Suscipiat^///;/  him.     Into  Thy  kingdom, 

sanctus   Michael,    Archan-  O    Lord,    receive  Thy  ser~ 


Recommendation  of  a  Departing  Soui,.     523 

gelus  Dei,  qui  militiae  coe-  vaiit.    May  Saint  Michael, 

lestis  meruit  principatum.  Archangel  of  God,  prince 

Veuiant  illi  obviam  sancti  of  the   heavenly  host,   re- 

Angeli   Dei,   et   perducant  ceive  him.     May  the   holy 

eum  in  civitatem  coelestem  Angels  of  God  come  forth 

Jerusalem.     Suscipiat  eum  to  meet  him,  and  lead  him 

beatus    Petrus    Apostolus,  into     the     heavenly    city, 

cui  a  Deo  claves  regni  coe-  Jerusalem.      May     blessed 

lestis  traditas  sunt.      Adju-  Peter      the      Apostle,     to 

vet    eum    sanctus    Paulus  whom  were  given  by  God 

Apostolus,  qui  dignus  fuit  the  keys   of  the  kingdom 

esse  vas  electionis.     Inter-  of    heaven,    receive  him. 

cedit  pro  eo  sanctus  Joan-  May  St.  Paul  the  Apostle, 

nes  electus  Dei  Apostolus,  who  .  was     counted    wor- 

cui   revelata    sunt    secreta  thy  to  be  a  vessel  of  elec- 

coelestia.       Orent    pro    eo  tion,  assist  him.     May  St. 

omnes  sancti  Apostoli,  qui-  John,  the  chosen  Apostle  of 

bus  a  Domino  data  est  po-  God,  to  whom  were  reveal- 

testas  ligandi  atque  solven-  ed  the  secrets  of  heaven,  in- 

di.     Intercedant  pro  eo  om-  tercede  for  him.     May  all 

nes   Sancti  et  Electi   Dei,  the  hol}^  Apostles,  to  whom 

qui     pro     Christi    nomine  the  Lord  gave  the  power  of 

tormenta    in    hoc    saeculo  binding  and  loosing,  pray 

sustinuerunt :    ut    vinculis  ioxhim.  May  all  the  Saints 

carnis     exut7^5,     pervenire  and  Elect  of  God,  who,  in 

mereatur  ad  gloriam  regni  this    world,    suffered    tor- 

coelestis,  prsestante  Domi-  ments    for   the    name    of 

no  nostro  Jesu  Christo,  qui,  Christ,  intercede  ior  him  : 

cum  Patre  et  Spiritu  Sane-  that,  being  loosed  from  the 

to,  vivit  et  regnat  in  saecula  bonds  of  the  flesh,  he  may 

sasculorum.     R.  Amen.  come     to     the    glory     of 
the     heavenly     kingdom, 
through    the    grace  of  our    Lord    Jesus  Christ,  who, 


524     Recommendation  of  a  Departing  SouIv. 

with    the    Father    aud   the   Holy   Ghost,    liveth  and 
reigneth,  world  without  end. 
R.  Amen. 

Here,  if  the  ioul  iiill  linget ,  tnay  be  read  the  seventeentli  chapter 
of  St.  John's  Gospel,  and  the  Passion  of  our  Lord,  according-  to 

Si.  Johu 

A  Praver  to  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 

TO    BE    SAID    BY    THE    DYING  PERSON,  OR  BY  ANOTHER 
FOR   HIM.('^ 


V.  Adoramus  te,  Cliris- 
te,  et  benedicimus  tibi. 

R.  Quia  persanctam  cru- 
cem  tuam  redemisti  niun- 
dum, 

"T"^  EUS,  qui  pro  redenip- 
<^^  tione  mundi  voluis- 
ti  nasci,  circumcidi,  a  Ju- 
daeis  reprobari,  a  Juda  tra- 
ditore  osculo  tradi,  vinculis 
alligari,  sicut  agnus  inno- 
cens  ad  \'ictiniain  duci,  at- 
que  couspectibus  Anuae, 
Caiphae,  Pilati,  et  Herodis 
indecenter  offerri,  a  falsis 
testibus  accusari.  flagellis 
et  opprobriis  vexari,  sputis 
conspui,  spinis  coronari, 
colaphis  caedi,  arundine 
percuti,  facie  velari,  vesti- 
bus  exui,  cruel  clavis  affigi. 


V.  We  adore  Thee,  O 
Christ,  and  we  bless  Thee. 

R.  Because  by  Thy  holy 
Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed 
the  world. 

r\  GOD,  who  for  the 
^-^^  redemption  of  the 
world  didst  vouchsafe  to 
be  bom,  to  be  circumcised, 
to  be  rejected  by  the  Jews, 
to  be  betra}ed  with  a  kiss 
by  the  traitor  Judas,  to  be 
bound  with  cords,  to  be  led 
as  an  innocent  lamb  to  the 
slaughter,  and  in  the  sight 
of  Annas,  Caiphas,  Pilate; 
and  H^rod,  to  be  treated 
with  indignity,  to  be  ac- 
cused by  false  witnesses,  to 
be  afflicted  with  scourges 
and  reproaches,  to  be  spit 


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Recommendation  of  a  Departing  Soui..     525 


in  cruce  levari,  inter  latro- 
ues  deputari,  felle  et  aceto 
potari,  et  lancea  vulnerari : 
Tu,  Domine,  per  has  sauc- 
tissimas  pceuas  tuas,   quas 


upon,  to  be  crowned  with 
thorns,  to  be  beaten  with 
blows,  to  be  struck  with  a 
reed,  to  have  Thy  Face 
veiled,   to   be   stripped   of 


ego  indignus  recolo,  et  per   Thy  garments,  to  be  nailed 


sanctam  crucem  et  mortem 
tuam,  libera  me  [yel  famu- 
\uin  tuww,  N.)  apoenis  in- 
ferni,  et  perducere  digneris, 
quo  perduxisti  latronem  te- 
cum crucifixum.  Qui  cum 
Patre  et  Spiritu  Sancto  vi- 
vis  et  regnas  in  ssecula  sae- 
culorum.      Amen. 


to  the  Cross  and  raised 
high  thereon,  to  be  ranked 
among  thieves,  to  be 
offered  gall  and  vinegar  to 
drink,  and  to  be  pierced 
with  a  lance  :  Do  Thou,  O 
Lord,  by  these  Thy  most 
holy  pains,  which  I,  though 
unworthy,    now     call     to 


mind,  and  by  Thy  holy 
Cross  and  Death,  deliver  me  (or  this  Thy  servant,  N.) 
from  the  pains  of  hell,  and  vouchsafe  to  lead  me  (or 
him)  whither  Thou  didst  lead  the  good  Thief  who  was 
crucified  with  Thee.  Who,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  livest  and  reignest,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

Die  following  Psahns  may  also  be  said  : 

Psalm  iij. 


/^ONFITBMINI  Domi- 
^^  no  quoniam  bonus  :  * 
quoniam  in  saeculum  mi- 
sericordia  ejus. 

Dicat  nunc  Israel,  quo- 
niam bonus :  *  quoniam 
in  saeculum  misericordia 
ejus. 


o 


PRAISE  the  Lord, 
for  He  is  good  :  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

Let  Israel  now  say,  that 
He  is  good  :  that  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


526     Recommendation  of  a  Departing  Soui,. 


Dicat  nuuc  domus 
Aaron  :  *  quouiam  iu  sae- 
culuin  inisericordia  ejus. 

Dicaut  uuuc  qui  tiiueut 


Dominum 


quoniam    lu 


saeculum  inisericordia  ejus. 

De  tribulatione  invocavi 

Dominum  :  *  et  exaudivit 

me  in  latitudine  Dominus. 

Dominus  mihi  adjutor  :  * 
non  timebo  quid  faciat 
mihi  homo. 

Dominus  mini  adjutor  :  * 
et  ego  despiciam  inimicos 
meos. 

Bonum  est  confidere  iu 
Domino,  *  quam  confidere 
in  homine. 

Bonum  est  sperare  in 
Domino,  quam  sperare  iu 
principibus. 

Omnes  gentes  circuie- 
runt  me  :  *  et  in  nomine 
Domini,  quia  ultus  sum  in 
eos. 

Circumdantes  circumde- 
demnt  me  :  *  et  in  nomine 
Domini,  quia  ultus  sum  in 


Circumdederunt   me    si- 


Let  the  house  of  Aaron 
now  say  :  that  His  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Let  them  that  fear  the 
Lord  now  sa}- :  that  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

In  my  trouble  I  called 
upon  the  Lord  :  and  the 
Lord  heard  me,  and  set  me 
at  large. 

The  Lord  is  my  helper  : 
I  will  not  fear  what  man 
can  do  unto  me. 

The  Lord  is  my  helper  : 
and  I  \\-ill  look  down  upon 
mine  enemies. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in 
the  Lord  :  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  man. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the 
Lord;  than  to  put  confi- 
dence in  princes. 

All  nations  compassed 
me  round  about :  and  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord  have 
I  been  revenged  upon 
them. 

Surrounding  me,  they 
compassed  me  about :  and 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord 
have  I  been  revenged  upon 
them. 

They  gathered  about  me 


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cut  apes,  et  exarserunt  si- 
cut  ignis  in  spinis  :  *  et  in 
nomine  Domini,  quia  ul- 
tus  sum  in  eos. 

Impulsus  eversus  sum  ut 
caderem :  *  et  Dominus 
suscepit  me. 

Fortitude  mea,  et  laus 
mea  Dominus  :  *  et  factus 
est  mihi  in  salutem. 

Vox  exultationis,  et  sa- 
lutis :  *  in  tabernaculis  jus- 
torum. 

Dextera  Domini  fecit 
virtutem  :  dextera  Domini 
exaltavit  me,  *  dextera  Do- 
mini fecit  virtutem. 


Non  moriar,  sed  vivam ;  * 
et  narrabo  opera  Domini. 

Castigans  castigavit  me 
Dominus :  *  et  morti  non 
tradidit  me. 

Aperite  mihi  portas  jus- 
titiae,  ingressus  in  eas  con- 
fitebor  Domino :  *  hcec 
porta  Domini,  justi  intra- 
bunt  in  eani. 


like  bees,  and  burned  like 
fire  among  thorns :  and  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord  I  have 
been  revenged  upon  them. 

I  was  sore  pressed,  and 
overthrown  that  I  might 
fall :  but  the  Lord  held  me 
up. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength 
and  my  praise  :  and  He  is 
become  my  salvation. 

The  voice  of  joy  and  sal- 
vation :  is  in  the  taber- 
nacles of  the  just. 

The  right  hand  of  the 
Lord  hath  done  mightily  ; 
the  right  hand  of  the  Lord 
hath  exalted  me  :  the  right 
hand  of  the  Lord  hath 
wrought  strength. 

I  shall  not  die,  but  live  ; 
and  shall  declare  the  works 
of  the  Lord. 

The  Lord  hath  chastened 
and  corrected  n^e  :  but  He 
hath  not  given  me  over 
unto  death. 

Open  unto  me  the  gates 
of  justice  ;  I  will  go  into 
them,  and  give  praise  unto 
the  Lord  :  this  is  the  gate 
pf  the  Lord  :  the  just  shall 
enter  into  it. 


528     Recommexdatiox  of  a  Departing  Soul. 


Confitebor  tibi  quoniam 
exaudisti  me  :  *  et  factus 
es  mihi  iu  salutem. 

Lapidein,  quern  reproba- 
verunt  sedificantes  :  *  hie 
factus  est  in  caput  auguli. 

A  Domiuo  factum  est 
istud :  *  et  est  mirabile  iu 
oculis  nostris. 

Hsec  est  dies,  quam  fecit 
Dominus  :  *  exultemus,  et 
laetemur  iu  ea. 

O  Domiue,  salvum  me 
fac,  O  Domiue,  beue  pros- 
perare :  *  beuedictus  qui 
veuit  in  nomine  Domini. 

Benediximus  vobis  de 
domo  Domini :  *  Deus  Do- 
minus, et  illuxit  nobis. 

Constituite  diem  solem- 
nem  in  condensis,  *  usque 
ad  cornu  altaris. 

Deus  mens  es  tu,  et  con- 
fitebor tibi :  *  Deus  mens  es 
tu,  et  exaltabo  te. 

Confitebor  tibi  quoniam 
exaudisti  me,  *  et  factus  e3 
mihi  in  salutem. 


I  will  praise  Thee,  for 
Thou  hast  heard  me  :  and 
art   become  my  salvation. 

The  stone  which  the 
builders  rejected  :  the  same 
is  become  the  head  of  the 
corner. 

This  is  the  Lord's  doing  : 
and  it  is  wonderful  in  our 
eyes. 

This  is  the  day  which 
the  Lord  hath  made :  let 
us  be  glad  and  rejoice  in 
it. 

0  Lord,  save  me ;  O 
Lord,  give  good  success  : 
Blessed  be  he  that  cometh 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

We  have  blessed  you  out 
of  the  house  of  the  Lord  : 
The  Lord  is  God,  and  He 
hath  shone  upon  us. 

Appoint  a  solemn  day, 
with  shady  boughs  :  even 
unto  the  horn  of  the  al- 
tar. 

Thou  art  my  God,  and  I 
will  praise  Thee  :  Thou  art 
my  God,  and  I  will  exalt 
Thee. 

1  ^vill  praise  Thee,  for 
Thou  hast  heard  me  :  and 
art  become  mv  salvation. 


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Recommendation  of  a  Departing  Sour,.     529 

Confitemini         Domino        O   praise  ye  the    Lord, 
quoniam    bonus :    *    quo-    for  He  is  good :    for    His 
niam  in  saeculum  miseri-   mercy  endureth  for  ever, 
cordia  ejus. 

Gloria  Patri,  etc.  Glory  be  to  the  Father, 

etc. 

Psalm  118,  p.  sg. 


Three  Devout  Prayers  usefue  for  the  Dying. 

To  be  recited  wiik  three  Our  Fathers,  and  three  Hail  Marys  in  the 
agony  of  death.     First  is  said  : 

Lord,  have  mercy.    Christ,  have  mercy.    Lord,  have 
mercy. 

Our  Father.     Hail  Mary. 

Lrf  rts  pray. 

r\  LORD  JESUS  CHRIST,  by  Thy  most  sacred 
^-^  Agony  and  by  the  prayer  which  Thou  didst  pour 
forth  for  us  on  the  Mount  of  Olives,  where  Thy  sweat 
became  as  drops  of  blood  running  down  upon  the  earth, 
I  beseech  Thee  to  offer  up  the  many  drops  of  Thy 
bloody  sweat,  which  in  Thy  fearful  anguish  Thou  didst 
most  abundantly  shed  for  us,  and  graciously  to  present 
them  to  Thy  Almighty  Father,  to  be  set  against  the 
many  sins  of  this  Th}^  servant  N.,  and  mercifully  de- 
liver him  in  this  hour  of  his  death  from  all  the  pains 
and  sufferings  which  he  fears  he  may  justly  have  de- 
served for  his  sins.  Who  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  livest  and  reignest,  God,  world  without 
end.     R.  Amen. 


530     Recommendation  of  a  Departing  Soui,. 

A  >va/Mrf  timi  IS  satd 

Lord,  have  mercy.     Christ,  have  mercy.     Lord,  have 
mercy. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  didst  vouchsafe  to  die 
upou  the  Cross  for  us,  I  beseech  Thee  to  offer 
up  to  Thy  Almighty  Father  all  the  bitter  pains  and 
sufferings  which  Thou  didst  endure  for  us  upon  the 
Cross,  especially  in  that  hour  when  Thy  most  holy 
Soul  quitted  Thy  most  sacred  Body  ;  and  present  them 
in  behalf  of  this  Thy  servant  N.,  and  deliver  /u'm  in 
this  hour  of  death  from  all  the  pains  and  sufferings 
which  /w  fears  /le  may  justly  have  deserved  for  /lis  sins. 
Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest  and 
reignest  God,  world  without  end.     i?.  Amen. 

A   Ihtrd  linii'  is  said . 

Lord,  have  mercy.     Christ,  have  mercy.     Lord,  have 
merc}-. 

Our  Father,  Hail  Mary. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  by  the  mouth  of  Thy 
Prophet  hast  said :  IVith  everlasting  love  I 
have  loved  thee :  therefore  have  I  drawn  thee  gra- 
ciously :  I  beseech  Thee  to  offer  up  this  same  love 
which  drew  Thee  down  from  Heaven  to  earth,  there  to 
endure  all  the  bitterness  of  Thy  Passion,  and  present  it 
to  Thy  Almighty  Father  for  the  soul  of  this  Tliy  ser- 
vant N.,  and  deliver  him  from  all  the  pains  and  suffer- 
ings which  he  fears  he  has  deserved  for  his  sins.  And 
save  his  soul   in  this  hour  of  his  departure.        Open 


The  Last  Agony.  531 

unto  hifn  the  gates  of  life,  and  make  him  to  rejoice 
with  Thy  saints  in  glory  everlasting.  And  do  Thou,  O 
most  merciful  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast  redeemed 
us  by  Thy  most  Precious  Blood,  have  mercy  on  the 
soul  of  this  Thy  servant,  and  vouchsafe  to  introduce 
him  into  the  ever  green  and  pleasant  places  of  Para- 
dise, that' he  may  live  unto  Thee  in  undivided  love, 
and  never  be  separated  from  Thee  and  Thine  Elect. 
Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost  ever  livest 
and  reiguest  God,  world  without  end.     i?.  Amen. 


THE   LAST   AGONY. 

IVhcn  the  soul  is  about  to  depart  from  the  body,  then  more  than  cva' 
ought  they  loho  are  by  to  pray  earnestly  around  the  dying  per- 
son's bed ;  and  if  he  be  unable  to  speak,  the  Holy  Name  of  JESUS 
should  constantly  be  invoked,  and  such  words  as  the  folloiving 
again  and  again  repeated  in  his  ear  : 


INTO  Thy  hands,  O  Lord,  I  commend  my  spirit. — O 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  receive  my  spirit. — Holy  Mary, 
pray  for  me. — O  Mar}^,  mother  of  grace,  mother  of 
mercy,  do  thou  protect  me  from  the  enemy,  and  re- 
ceive me  at  the  hour  of  death. 

When  the  soni  has  departed,  the  following  Responsory  may  be  said : 

^UBVBNITB  Sancti  /^OME  to  his  assist- 
N-'  Dei ;  occurrite  An-  ^^  ance,  ye  Saints  of 
geli  Domini,*  Suscipientes    God,   come  forth  to  meet 


532 


The  Last  Agony. 


animam  ejus,  *  OfFerentes 
earn  in  conspectu  Altis- 
simi. 

V.  Suscipiat  te  Chris- 
tus,  qui  vocavit  te,  et  in  si- 
num  Abrahae  Augeli  dedu- 
cant  te. 

R.  Suscipientes,  etc. 

V.  Requiem  seternam 
dona  ei,  Domine,  et  lux 
perpetua  luceat  ei. 

jR.  Ofiferentes,  etc. 

V.  Kyrie  eleison. 

R.  Christe  eleison. 

V.  Kyrie  eleison. 

Pater  noster  [secreto). 

V.  Et  ne  nos  inducas  in 
tentationem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a 
malo. 

V.  Requiem  seternam 
dona  ei,  Domine. 

R.  Et  lux  perpetua  lu- 
ceat ei. 

V.  A  porta  inferi, 

R.  Erue,  Domine,  ani- 
mam ejus. 

V.    Requiescat  in  pace. 
R.  Amen. 


him,  ye  Angels  of  the 
Lord  :  Recei\4ng  his  soul  : 
Offering  it  in  the  sight  of 
the  Most  High. 

V.  May  Christ  receive 
thee,  who  hath  called 
thee,  and  may  the  Angels 
bear  thee  into  Abraham's 
bosom. 

R.  Receiving,  etc. 

V.  Eternal  rest  grant 
unto  him,  O  Lord,  and  let 
perpetual  light  shine  upon 
him. 

R.  Offering,  etc. 

V.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

R.  Christ,  have  mercy. 

V.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Father  {inaudibly). 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

V.  Eternal  rest  grant 
unto  him,  O  Lord. 

R.  And  let  perpetual 
light  shine  upon  him. 

V.  From  the  gate  of 
hell, 

R.  Deliver  his  soul,  O 
Lord. 

V.  May  he  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 


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The  Last  Agony. 


533 


V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora-  V.  O     Lord,    hear     my 

tionem  mearn.  prayer. 

R.  Et   clamor  meus  ad  R.  And  let  my  cry  come 

te  veuiat.  unto  thee. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.  V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  Bt  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  Aud  with  thy  spirit. 


Orenrus. 

^j^^IBI,  Domine,  com- 
^^  mendamus  animam 
iaxnuli  tui,  N.,  ut  defunct- 
us  saeculo  tibi  vivat,  et 
quae  per  fragilitatem  hu- 
manae  conversationis  pec- 
cata  commisit,  tu  venia 
misericordissimae  pietatis 
absterge.  Per  Christum 
Dominum  nostrum. 
R.  Amen. 


Let  i(S  pray. 

'7^0  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  we 
^^  commend  the  soul 
of  Thy  servant,  N.,  that 
being  dead  to  the  world 
he  may  live  unto  Thee ; 
aud  whatsoever  sins  he  has 
committed  through  the 
frailty  of  Az J  mortal  nature, 
do  Thou,  by  the  pardon 
of  Thy  most  merciful  love, 
wash  away.     R.  Amen. 


Meanxuhilc,  according  to  the  custom  of  the  place,  let  the  Passing- 
Bell  be  rung,  i-eminding  all  luho  hear  it  to  pray  for  the  Christian 
soul.  Then  let  the  body  be  decently  laid  out,  with  lighted  can- 
dles near.  Let  a  small  cross  be  placed  upon  the  breast,  between 
the  hands,  or  else  let  the  hands  themselves  be  folded  one  upon  an- 
other, in  the  form  of  a  cross.  The  body  is  sprinkled  tvith  holy 
water,  and  thenceforivard  until  the  time  of  burial,  let  all  tvho 
are  present  pray  for  the  ret>ose  of  the  departed  soul. 


534      Prayers  for  the  use  of  Mourners. 

PRAYERS  FOR  THE  USE  OF  MOURNERS. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  kiiowest  the  weakness 
and  fraih}'  of  our  nature  :  We  Ijeseech  Thee  to 
give  unto  us,  Thy  servants,  whom  Thou  hast  stricken 
with  this  sorrow,  such  measure  of  Thy  grace  as  shall 
enable  us  to  bear  it  with  humility,  resignation,  and  sub- 
mission to  Thy  divine  will.  Grant  that  no  impatient 
murmuring  or  repining  thoughts  may  find  a  place  in 
our  hearts  :  that  we  may  not  sorrow,  as  those  who  have 
no  hope.  Let  not  ow  grief  exceed  the  bounds  of  rea- 
son and  religion  ;  but  so  temper  it,  we  beseech  Thee, 
with  the  consolations  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  what- 
ever we  may  want  in  outward  consolation,  we  may  find 
in  the  inward  rest  of  perfect  submission  to  Thy  holy 
will,  and  unshaken  trust  in  Thy  lo\-ing  mercy ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amoi. 

^TTTLMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father,  who  lov- 
fsJ^^  est  those  whom  Thou  chastiseth,  and  turnest 
away  Thine  anger  from  us,  look  down  in  pity  upon  our 
distress  and  sorrow,  and  grant  that  the  aflQiction  which 
it  has  pleased  Thee  to  bring  on  us  may  be  a  means  of 
drawing  us  nearer  to  Thee.  Strengthen  us,  O  Lord, 
that  we  may  not  languish  in  fruitless  and  unavailing 
sorrow,  but  by  the  assistance  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  may 
truly  repent,  meekly  submit,  and  effectualh'  be  com- 
forted ;  that  we  may  obtain  that  peace  which  the  world 
cannot  give,  and  pass  the  rest  of  our  life  in  humble 
resignation  and  cheerful  obedience.  Teach  us  to  set 
our  affections  on  things  above,  not  on  things  of 
earth  ;  on  those  joys  which  never  fade,  the  pleasures 
tliat  are  at  Thy  right  hand  for  evermore.     Amen. 


Prayers  for  the  use  of  Mourners.       535 

OAIvMIGHTY  God,  Judge  of  the  living  and  the 
dead,  so  fit  and  prepare  us,  we  beseech  Thee, 
by  Thy  grace,  for  that  last  account  which  we  must  one 
day  give  ;  that  when  the  time  of  our  appointed  change 
shall  come,  we  may  look  up  to  Thee  with  joy  and  com- 
fort, and  may  at  last  be  received  together  with  him 
whom  Thou  hast  now  taken  from  us,  and  with  all  that 
are  near  and  dear  to  us,  into  that  place  of  rest  and 
peace  where  Thou  shalt  Th3'self  wipe  away  all  tears 
from  all  eyes,  and  where  all  our  troubles  and  sorrows 
shall  have  an  end,  through  the  merits  and  for  the  sake 
of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Blessed  Saviour  and  Redeemer. 
Amen. 


An  Act  of  Faith.    Taken  from  Holy  Scripture. 

IBELIKVE,  O  God,  that  my  time  is  in  Thy  hand. 
That  going  through  the  vale  of  misery,  I  may 
draw  waters  with  joy  out  of  the  fountains  of  Salvation. 

That  the}'  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 

That  blessed  are  they  that  mourn,  for  they  shall  be 
comforted. 

That  in  all  our  affliction  Christ  is  afflicted,  and  that 
the  Angel  of  His  presence  saveth  us. 

That  in  the  evening  weeping  may  have  place,  but  in 
the  morning  gladness. 

That  Christ  will  not  leave  us  orphans. 

That  as  one  whom  his  mother  caresseth,  so  will  the 
Lord  comfort  us. 

That  our  present  tribulation,  which  is  momentary 
and  light,  worketh  for  us  above  measure  exceedingly 
an  eternal  weight  of  glory. 


536       Prayers  for  the  use  of  Mourners. 

That  as  a  Father  hath  pity  upou  his  childreu,  so  hath 
the  Lord  pity  upou  us. 

That  a  sabbath  rest  reuiaiueth  for  the  people  of 
God. 

That  He  healeth  the  brokeu  iu  heart,  aud  bindeth 
up  their  bruises. 

That  His  good  Spirit  shall  lead  us  iuto  the  right 
land. 

That  the  God  of  all  consolation  comforteth  us  iu  all 
our  tribulation  :  that  we  ourselves  also  ma}-  be  able  to 
comfort  those  who  are  in  all  tribulation,  by  the  com- 
fort with  which  we  ourselves  are  comforted  by  God. 

That  she  who  is  a  widow  indeed  aud  desolate,  let  her 
trust  in  God,  and  continue  in  supplications  aud  pray- 
ers night  aud  day. 

That  we  have  a  great  cloud  of  witnesses  above  us. 

That  in  our  Father's  House  there  are  many  man- 
sions. 

That  He  hath  there  prepared  a  place  for  us. 

That  though  we  should  walk  in  the  midst  of  the 
shadow  of  death  we  fear  no  evdls,  for  He  is  with  us. 

That  God  is  our  God  unto  eternity,  and  for  ever  aud 
ever  :  He  shall  rule  us  for  evermore. 

That  death  is  swallowed  up  in  victory. 

That  we  may  not  sorrow  as  others  who  have  no 
hope. 

That  this  corruptible  nmst  put  on  incorruption,  and 
this  mortal  put  on  immortality. 

That  as  by  a  man  came  death,  so  by  a  Man  came  the 
Resurrection  of  the  dead. 

That  Christ  \\i\\  reform  our  vile  body  conformably  to 
His  glorious  Body. 

That  if  our  earthl}'  house,  this  tent,  be  destroyed,  we 


Prayers  for  the  use  of  Mourners.       537 

have  a  building  from  God,  a  house  not  built  with 
hands,  everlasting  in  the  heavens. 

That  what  is  mortal  shall  be  swallowed  up  by  life. 

That  we  shall  be  like  Christ,  because  we  shall  see 
Him  as  He  is. 

That  His  Saints  in  Paradise  shall  not  hunger  nor 
thirst  any  more  :  for  the  I^amb  that  is  in  the  midst  of 
the  Throne  will  rule  them,  and  lead  them  to  the  foun- 
tains of  the  waters  of  life. 

That  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  our  eyes : 
and  death  shall  be  no  more,  nor  mourning,  nor  wailing, 
nor  sorrow  shall  be  any  more,  for  the  former  things  are 
passed  away. 

That  heaven  and  earth  will  pass  awa}-,  but  His 
words  will  not  pass  awa}-. 

That  He  cometh  quickly.  Amen.  Come,  Lord  Jesus. 
Amen. 


Prayers  in  Gre.\t  vSorrow. 

/^  MOST  Mighty,  most  merciful  Father,  have 
^^  mercy  on  me  ;  have  mercy  on  me,  Good  Lord. 
O  do  Thou  bear  me  up,  succor  me,  strengthen  me  in 
my  hour  of  tribulation.  Thou  hast  smitten  me  to  the 
dust.  Thou  hast  sorel}?-  afflicted  me  ;  ni}^  heart  fainteth 
within  me,  I  am  brought  ver}-  low.  I  know  not,  O 
Lord,  how  to  bear  such  sorrow  :  I  am  overwhelmed 
with  grief.  I  fly  to  Thee  for  help,  for  Thou  alone  canst 
give  me  help.  Help  me,  O  Father,  help  me,  and  that 
soon  ;  help  me  for  Thy  mercies'  sake.  Make  haste  to 
help  me  for  Thy  dear  Son's  sake,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


538       Prayers  for  the  use  of  Mourners. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  I  fall  down  before  Thee  in 
the  agouy  of  my  soul.  Thou  hast  taken  my 
beloved  one  from  mine  eyes,  I  have  none  to  help  me, 
my  heart  is  desolate.  O  comfort  me,  for  I  am  very 
greatly  troubled.  Teach  me,  O  God,  in  this  awful 
hour  of  affliction,  in  this  great  bereavement,  in  this 
most  bitter  day,  to  have  patience  and  Christian  resig- 
nation. Teach  me  to  bow  meekly  to  Thy  will,  that 
my  affliction  may  not  utterly  break  me  down,  that 
I  may  be  able  to  bear  it.  Thou  knowest  my  suffer- 
ings, ni}'  sorrows,  my  tears  ;  look  upon  me  and  suc- 
cor me.  Enable  me  to  bear  this  weight  of  trial,  for  of 
myself  I  am  unable  to  bear  it.  O  pity  me.  Good  Lord  ; 
pity  me,  most  Gracious  Father  :  for  Christ's  sake  turn 
Thou  Thy  face  towards  me,  and  mercifully  accept 
m}-  pra^-er.     AiHc?i. 

/^  LORD  God,  who  correctest  those  whom  Thou 
^-^  dost  love,  teach  me  in  this  sore  trial,  this  dark 
day  of  very  heavy  chastisement,  to  know  Thy  love. 
Lord,  I  believe  that  Thou  lovest  me  ;  help  Thou  mine 
unbelief.  Teach  me  to  see  Thy  love,  though  Thou 
seemest  to  turn  Thy  Face  from  me.  Increase  Thy  love 
towards  me,  O  God,  now  that  Thou  hast  smitten  me, 
lest  I  be  consumed  ;  have  pity  upon  me,  speak  conso- 
lation to  my  soul.  Give  me  of  Thy  comfort,  for  what 
can  I  do,  whither  can  I  turn,  O  Lord?  Thou  only, 
Who  hast  afflicted,  can  comfort  me ;  I  have  none 
beside  Thee.  I  come  to  Thee  in  my  loneliness,  my 
desolation  of  heart,  my  anguish.  Hold  Thou  me  up  ; 
give  me  of  Thy  love  ;  I  kneel  at  Thy  feet,  I  cast  my- 
self down  before  Thee  ;  weeping  do  I  beseech  Thee 
to  receive  my  prayer  for  Jesus'  sake.     Ameti. 


Prayers  for  the  use  of  Mourners.       539 

Praver  to  Our  Ladv  of  Prrv.O^ 

KNEELING  at  thy  holy  feet,  O  gracious  Queen 
of  Heaven  !  we  offer  thee  our  deepest  rever- 
ence. We  confess  that  thou  art  the  daughter  of  the 
Eternal  Father,  the  mother  of  the  Divine  Word,  and 
the  spouse  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Full  of  grace,  of  vir- 
tue, and  of  heavenly  gifts,  thou  art  the  chaste  temple 
of  the  Holy  Trinity.  With  thee  are  treasured  God's 
mercies,  and  thou,  too,  dost  dispense  them.  And  since 
thy  loving  heart  is  filled  with  charity,  sweetness,  and 
tender  compassion  for  us  poor  sinners,  we  call  thee 
Mother  of  holy  Pity.  With  the  greatest  trust,  then,  do 
we  come  to  thee  in  this  our  sorrow  and  distress.  We 
beg  that  thou  wouldst  make  us  confide  in  thy  love,  by 
granting  us  \^Here  mention  your  reqiiest\  if  it  be  God's 
will,  and  for  the  welfare  of  our  souls.  Cast,  then,  thine 
eyes  of  pity  upon  us  and  upon  all  our  kindred.  That 
we  may  not  perish,  shield  us  from  the  attacks  of  the 
world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil,  that  continually  assail 
us.  Remember,  O  fondest  of  mothers,  that  we  are 
thy  children,  purchased  with  the  precious  blood  of  thy 
Divine  Son.  Pray,  without  ceasing,  that  the  Adorable 
Trinity  may  give  us  the  grace  ever  to  be  victorious 
over  the  devil,  the  world,  and  our  unhallowed  passions ; 
that  grace  b}-  which  the  just  grow  in  holiness,  sinners 
are  converted,  and  heresy  destroyed  ;  by  which  the  un- 
believer is  enlightened,  and  the  Jews  brought  to  the 
true  religion.  Bestow  upon  us  this  boon,  O  most  pure 
Virgin,  through  the  infinite  bounty  of  the  Most  High, 
through  the  merits  of  thy  Son,  by  the  care  with  which 
thou  didst  nourish  Him,  by  the  devotion  with  which 
thou  didst  serve  Him,  by  the  love  with  which  thou 


540      Prayers  for  the  use  of  Mourners. 

didst  cherish  Him,  by  thy  tears  and  anguish  endured 
in  His  holy  Passion.  Obtain  for  us  the  great  favor 
that  the  whole  world  may  be  made  one  people  and  one 
Church,  which  shall  give  thanks,  praise,  and  glory  to 
the  most  Holy  Trinity,  and  to  thee  w^ho  art  Its  medi- 
ator. 

May  the  power  of  the  Father,  the  wisdom  of  the 
Son,  and  the  virtue  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  grant  us  this 
blessing.     Ante}!. 

Our  Father.     Hail  ]Mary. 


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1 


^ 


^be  Burial  of  tbc  2)ea&* 


[The  parts  within  brackets  refer  to  solemn  obsequies.] 

The  Pne^l,  hciny_  :-r:^ii\i  m  a  iiopu'ce  and  ouu-.  ■    •:  cop>- 

also\,  meets  ike  corpse  at  the  churcli  door.     Standing-  at  its  feet, 
he  sprinkles  it  "with  holy  water,  and  then  says  the  Antiphon  : 


mine,       quis 
sustinebit  ? 


F  Thou,  O  Lord, 
wilt  mark  ini- 
quities ;  Lord, 
who  shall  abide 
it? 


PsAi,M  129.     De  Profundis  {p.  2jj). 

After -each  J^alm  is  said  • 


Requiem  aeternam  dona 
ei,  Domine ;  et  lux  perpe- 
tua  luceat  ei. 

A7it.  Si  iniquitates  ob- 
servaveris,  Domine  ;  Domi- 
ne, quis  sustinebit  ? 


Eternal  rest  grant  unto 
him,  O  Lord  ;  and  let  per- 
petual light  shine  upon 
him. 

Ant.  If  Thou,  O  Lord, 
wilt  mark  iniquities  ;  Lord, 
who  shall  abide  it  ? 


541 


542  The  BuriaIv  of  the  Dead. 

j'uc    'Jiit   i.s  i'lcn  dome  into  the  Church  ;  fHeanwhiie  the  i^ricsi 
cites  the  foUozving .- 


6 


XULTABUNT  Domi      >^  HK  bones  that  were 
no  ossa  humiliata.       ^-^      humbled    shall    re- 
joice in  the  Lord. 


PSAI.M  50.     Miserere  {p.  2^g). 

Ant.  Exultabunt  Domi-       Ant.    The    bones     that 
no  ossa  humiliata.  were  humbled  shall  rejoice 

in  the  Lord. 

Then  is  said  the  Suhvenite,  Uj  o>i  p.  ,<    ' 

.  ..  .,...  lA  then  set  at  the  head  of  the  nave  0/ the  c- „ 

teet  of  the  corpse,  if  a  lay  person,  towards  tfie  .Altar,  but  with  the 
head  turned  thereto  if  a  Priest.      Lighted  candles  arc  placed 
about  the  Bier,  and forth-inth  {when  it  is  to  be  said\  is  begun  '.' 
TMass  for  the  Dead,  p,  57/.* 

At  Solemn  Funerals,  the  Choir  chants  befot  c 
L 


THE  OFFICE  OF  THE  DEAD.(i) 

A  LA  i  i.Nr^. 

The  Invitatory. 

f^  HE  King,  unto  whom  all  live  :   O  come,    let   us 
^^      worship  Him. 

H.  The  King,  unto  whom  all  live  :  O  come,  let  us 
worship  Him. 

'  ^Oi£,— \\  htu  neitner  '  >nice  uor  .Mass  13  said,  pass  on  to  p.  sai. 


The  Buriai.  of  the  Dead.  543 

PSAIvM   94. 

OCOMB,  let  us  exult  in  the  Lord  ;  let  us  rejoice 
before  God  our  Saviour  ;  let  us  come  into  His 
presence  with  thanksgiving,  and  rejoice  before  Him 
with  psalms. 

The  King,  unto  whom  all  liye  :  O  come,  let  us  wor- 
ship Him. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God,  and  a  great  King  above 
all  gods  ;  for  the  Lord  doth  not  repel  His  people,  for 
in  His  hand  are  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  ;  and  the 
heights  of  the  mountains  He  beholdeth  also. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  Him. 

For  the  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it,  and  His  hands 
formed  the  dry  land  ;  O  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall 
down  ;  and  weep  before  the  Lord  that  made  us,  for  He 
is  the  Lord  our  God  ;  and  we  are  the  people  of  His 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

The  King,  unto  whom  all  live  :  O  come,  let  us  wor- 
ship Him. 

To-day,  if  ye  shall  hear  His  voice,  harden  not  your 
hearts,  as  in  the  provocation,  and  in  the  day  of  temp- 
tation in  the  wilderness  ;  where  your  fathers  tempted 
Me,  proved  Me,  and  saw  My  works. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  Him. 

Forty  years  long  was  I  offended  with  that  generation, 
and  said.  They  do  always  err  in  their  heart,  and  they 
have  not  known  My  ways  :  so  I  sware  in  My  wrath 
that  they  shall  not  enter  into  My  rest. 

The  King,  unto  whom  all  live  :  O  come,  let  us  wor- 
ship Him. 

Eternal  rest  grant  unto  them,  O  Lord,  and  let  per- 
petital  light  shine  upon  them. 


544  The  Buriai.  of  the  Dead. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  Him. 

The  King,  unto  whom  all  live  :  O  come,  let  us  wor- 
ship Him. 

THK  FIRvST  NOCTURN* 

Antiphon.  Direct,  O  L,ord  my  God,  my  way  in  Thy 
sight. 

PSAI.M  5. 

/^  IVE  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  words  :  understand  my 
^^      cry. 

Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  prayer  :  O  my  King 
and  m}-  God. 

For  unto  Thee  will  I  pray,  O  Lord ;  in  the  morning 
Thou  shalt  hear  my  voice. 

In  the  morning  I  will  stand  before  Thee,  and  will 
see  :  for  Thou  art  not  a  God  that  wiliest  iniquity. 

Neither  shall  the  wicked  dwell  near  Thee  :  nor  shall 
the  unjust  abide  before  Thine  eyes. 

Thou  hatest  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  :  Thou  wilt 
destroy  all  that  speak  a  lie. 

The  bloody  and  the  deceitful  man  :  the  Lord  will 
abhor. 

But  as  for  me  I  will  come  into  Thy  house  in  the 
multitude  of  Thy  mercy :  in  Thy  fear  will  I  worship 
towards  Thy  holy  temple. 

Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  justice :  because  of  mine 
enemies  direct  my  way  in  Thy  sight. 

For  there  is  no  truth  in  their  mouth  :  their  heart  is 
vain. 

*  NOTE —When  cmly  one  Nociuni  oi  Matins  is  said,  this  /•;> , 
Noctum  is  usually  taken 


The  Buriai.  of  the  Dead.  545 

Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre,  they  dealt  deceit- 
fully with  their  tongues  :  judge  them,  O  God. 

Let  them  fall  from  their  devices  ;  according  to  the 
multitude  of  their  iniquities  cast  them  out :  for  they 
have  provoked  Thee,  O  Lord. 

But  let  all  them  that  hope  in  Thee  be  glad :  they 
shall  rejoice  for  ever,  and  Thou  shalt  dwell  in  them. 

And  all  they  that  love  Thy  name  shall  glory  in 
Thee  :  for  Thou  wilt  bless  the  just. 

O  Lord,  Thou  hast  crowned  us  :  as  with  a  shield  of 
Thy  good  will. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

Ant.  Direct,  O  Lord  my  God,  my  way  in  Thy  sight. 

Ant.  Turn  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  my  soul ;  for 
in  death  there  is  no  one  that  is  mindful  of  Thee. 

PSAI.M  6,  p.  245. 

Ant.  Turn  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  my  soul ;  for 
in  death  there  is  no  one  that  is  mindful  of  Thee. 

Ant.  Lest  at  any  time  he  seize  upon  my  soul  like  a 
lion;  while  there  is  no  one  to  redeem  me,  nor  to  save. 

PSAI.M  7. 

/^"  LORD  my  God,  in  Thee  have  I  put  my  trust: 
^-^  save  me  from  all  them  that  persecute  me,  and 
deliver  me. 

Lest  at  any  time  he  seize  upon  my  soul  like  a  lion  : 
while  there  is  no  one  to  redeem  me,  nor  to  save. 

O  Lord  my  God,  if  I  have  done  this  thing  :  if  there 
be  iniquity  in  my  hands : 

If  I  have  made  a  return  to  them  that  did  evils  to 


546  The  RuRiAr.  of  the  Dead. 

me  :  let  me  deservedly  fall  empty  before  mine  ene- 
mies. 

Let  the  enemy  pursue  my  soul,  and  take  it,  and 
tread  down  my  life  on  the  earth  :  and  bring  down  my 
glory  to  the  dust. 

Rise  up,  O  Lord,  in  Thine  anger :  and  be  Thou  ex- 
alted in  the  borders  of  mine  enemies. 

And  arise,  O  Lord  my  God,  in  the  precept  which 
Thou  hast  commanded  :  and  a  congregation  of  people 
shall  surround  Thee. 

And  for  their  sakes  return  Thou  on  high  :  the  Lord 
judgeth  the  people. 

Judge  me,  O  Lord,  according  to  m}- justice:  and  ac- 
cording to  my  innocence  in  me. 

The  wickedness  of  sinners  shall  be  brought  to 
naught,  and  Thou  shalt  direct  the  just ;  O  God  who 
searchest  the  hearts  and  reins. 

Just  is  my  help  from  the  Lord  :  who  saveth  the  up- 
right of  heart. 

God  is  a  just  judge,  strong  and  patient  :  is  He  angry 
ever\^  day  ? 

Except  ye  be  converted,  He  will  brandish  His  sword: 
He  hath  bent  His  bow,  and  made  it  ready. 

And  in  it  He  hath  prepared  the  instruments  of  death: 
He  hath  made  ready  His  arrows  for  them  that  burn. 

Behold,  he  hath  been  in  travail  with  injustice  :  he 
hath  conceived  sorrow,  and  brought  forth  iniquity. 

He  hath  opened  a  pit  and  dug  it  :  and  he  is  fallen 
into  the  hole  that  he  hath  made. 

His  sorrow  shall  be  turned  on  his  own  head  :  and 
his  wickedness  shall  come  down  upon  his  own  pate. 

I  will  give  glory  to  the  Lord  according  to  His  jus- 
tice :  and  will  sing  to  the  name  of  the  Lord  Most  High. 


The  BuriaIv  of  the  Dead.  547 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

Ant.  Lest  at  any  time  he  seize  upon  my  soul  like  a 
lion  ;  while  there  is  no  one  to  redeem  me,  nor  to  save. 
V.  From  the  gate  of  hell. 
R.  Deliver  their  souls,  O  Ivord. 
Our  Father  {inaudibly). 

The  First  I^esson.    Job  7. 

^^PARB  me,    O   Lord,    for  my  days  are  nothing. 

K„l  What  is  a  man  that  Thou  shouldst  magnify  him  ? 
or  why  dost  Thou  set  Thy  heart  upon  him  ?  Thou  visit- 
est  him  early  in  the  morning,  and  Thou  provest  him 
suddenly.  How  long  wilt  Thou  not  spare  me,  nor  suf- 
fer me  to  swallow  down  my  spittle  ?  I  have  sinned, 
what  shall  I  do  to  Thee,  O  Keeper  of  men  ?  why  hast 
Thou  set  me  opposite  to  Thee,  and  I  am  become  bur- 
densome to  myself?  Why  dost  Thou  not  remove  my 
sin,  and  why  dost  Thou  not  take  away  mine  iniquity? 
Behold,  now  I  shall  sleep  in  the  dust :  and  if  Thou 
seek  me  in  the  morning,  I  shall  not  be. 

R.  I  believe  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that  in  the 
last  day  I  shall  rise  from  the  earth :  And  in  my  flesh 
I  shall  see  God  my  Saviour. 

V.  Whom  I  myself  shall  see,  and  not  another,  and 
mine  eyes  shall  behold. 

And  in  my  flesh,  etc. 

Tqe  Second  Lesson.    Job  10, 

QY  soul  is  weary  of  my  life,  I  will  let  go  my  speech 
against  myself,  I  will   speak  in   the  bitterness 
of  my  soul.      I  will  say  to  God  :  Do  not  condemn  me  : 


548  The  Buriai.  of  the  Dead. 

tell  me  why  Thou  judgest  me  so.  Doth  it  seem  good 
to  Thee  tliat  Thou  shouldst  crush  me,  aud  oppress  me, 
the  work  of  Thy  own  hands,  and  help  the  counsel  of 
the  wicked  ?  Hast  Thou  eyes  of  flesh  :  or  seest  Thou 
as  man  seeth  ?  Are  Th}-  days  as  the  days  of  man,  aud 
are  Thy  years  as  the  times  of  men  :  that  Thou  shouldst 
inquire  after  my  iniquity,  and  search  after  my  sin  ? 
And  Thou  knowest  that  I  have  done  no  wicked  thing, 
whereas  there  is  no  man  that  can  deliver  out  of  Thy 
hand. 

R.  Thou  who  didst  raise  the  dead  Lazarus  from  the 
grave  :  Do  Thou,  O  Lord,  grant  them  rest  and  a  place 
of  forgiveness. 

V.  Thou  who  art  to  come  to  judge  the  living  and  the 
dead,  and  the  wurld  by  fire. 

Do  Thou,  ()  Lord,  etc. 

The  Third  Lesson.  Job  lo. 
J^  HY  hands  have  made  me,  and  fashioned  me 
^-^  wholly  round  about,  and  dost  Thou  thus  cast  me 
down  headlong  on  a  sudden  ?  Remember,  I  beseech 
Thee,  that  Thou  hast  made  me  as  the  clay,  and  Thou 
wilt  bring  me  into  dust  again.  Hast  Thou  not  pressed 
me  out  as  milk,  and  curdled  me  like  cheese?  Thou 
hast  clothed  me  with  skin  and  flesh  :  Thou  hast  put  me 
together  with  bones  and  sinews  :  Thou  hast  granted  me 
life  and  mercy,  and  Thy  \'isitation  hath  preserved  my 
spirit. 

R.  O  Lord,  when  Thou  shalt  come  to  judge  the 
earth,  where  shall  I  hide  myself  from  tlfe  face  of  Thy 
wrath  ?      For  I  have  sinned  greath*  in  my  life. 

V.  I  dread  my  misdeeds,  and  blush  before  Thee : 
condemn  me  not,  when  Thou  shalt  come  to  judge. 


The  Buriai.  of  the  Dead.  549 

For  I  have  sinned  greatly  in  my  life. 
V.  Eternal  rest  grant  unto  them,  O  Lord,  and  let 
perpetual  light  shine  upon  them. 
For  I  have,  etc. 

H,:,r   \,-^\\u^  ■.',.  — ,.-'*■'      •'ytkeJi>st.\'octi4r>ii.<isaid. 


THE  SECOND  NOCTURN. 

Ant.  He  hath  set  me  in  a  place  of  pasture. 

PSAi^M  22. 

1^  HE  Lord  ruleth  me,  and  I  shall  want  nothing  : 
^^      He  hath  set  me  in  a  place  of  pasture. 

He  hath  brought  me  to  the  waters  of  refreshment : 
He  hath  converted  my  soul. 

He  hath  led  me  on  the  paths  of  justice  :  for  His  own 
name's  sake. 

For  though  I  should  walk  in  the  midst  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  fear  no  evils  :  for  Thou  art  with  me. 

Thy  rod  and  Th}'  staff :  they  have  comforted  me. 

Thou  hast  prepared  a  table  before  me  :  against  them 
that  afflict  me. 

Thou  hast  anointed  my  head  w4th  oil  :  and  my  cup 
which  inebriateth  me,  how  goodly  it  is  ! 

And  Thy  mercy  will  follow  me  :  all  the  days  of 
my  life. 

And  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  : 
unto  length  of  days. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

A7it.  He  hath  set  me  in  a  place  of  pasture. 


550  The  BuRiAi,  of  the  Dead. 

Ant.   Remember  not,  O  Lord,  the  sins  of  my  youth, 
j    and  mine  ignorances. 

1 

I  PSAI,M    24. 

-^  O  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  lifted  up  my  soul.  In 
VL)  Thee,  O  my  God,  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me  not  be 
ashamed. 

Neither  let  mine  enemies  laugh  at  me  :  for  none  that 
wait  on  Thee  shall  be  confounded. 

Let  all  them  be  confounded  :  that  transgress  without 
cause. 

Show  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord  :  and  teach  me  Thy 
paths. 

Direct  me  in  Thy  truth,  and  teach  me  :  for  Thou  art 
God  my  Saviour,  and  on  Thee  have  I  waited  all  the 
day  long. 

Call  to  remembrance,  O  Lord,  Thy  compassion  :  and 
Thy  mercies  which  are  of  old. 

Remember  Thou  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  and  mine 
ignorances  : 

According  to  Thy  mercy  remember  Thou  me  :  for 
Thy  goodness'  sake,  O  Lord. 

The  Lord  is  sweet  and  righteous  ;  therefore  He  will 
give  a  law  to  sinners  in  the  wa}-. 

The  meek  will  He  guide  in  judgment :  the  gentle  He 
will  teach  His  ways. 

All  the  ways  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth  :  unto 
such  as  seek  after  His  covenant  and  His  testimonies. 

For  Thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord,  Thou  v\nlt  pardon  my 
sin  :  for  it  is  great. 

Who  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord  ?  He  hath  ap- 
pointed him  a  law  in  the  way  he  hath  chosen. 


The  Buriai,  of  the  Dead.  551 

His  soul  shall  dwell  in  good  things :  and  his  seed 
shall  inherit  the  land. 

The  Lord  is  a  support  to  them  that  fear  Him  :  and 
His  covenant  that  it  may  be  manifest  unto  them. 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord :  for  He  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  snare. 

Look  Thou  upon  me,  and  have  mercy  on  me  :  for  I 
am  alone  and  poor. 

The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  multiplied  :  deliver  me 
out  of  my  necessities. 

Look  upon  my  lowliness  and  my  labor  ;  and  forgive 
me  all  my  sins. 

Consider  mine  enemies,  for  they  are  multiplied:  and 
have  hated  me  with  an  unjust  hatred. 

Keep  Thou  my  soul,  and  deliver  me  :  I  shall  not  be 
ashamed,  for  I  have  hoped  in  Thee. 

The  innocent  and  the  upright  have  cleaved  unto  me : 
because  I  have  waited  on  Thee. 

Deliver  Israel,  O  God  :  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

Ant.  Remember  not,  O  Lord,  the  sins  of  my  youth, 
and  mine  ignorances. 

Ant.  I  believe  that  I  shall  see  the  good  things  of  the 
Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

PSAI.M  26. 

^r^'HE  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation  :  whom 
VL>     shall  I  fear  ? 

The  Lord  is  the  protector  of  my  life  :  of  whom  shall 
I  be  afraid  ? 

Whilst  the  wicked  draw  near  against  me  :  to  eat  my 
flesh. 


The  Buriai,  of  the  Dead. 


Mine  enemies  that  trouble  me:  have  themselves  been 
weakened,  and  have  fallen. 

If  armies  in  camp  should  stand  together  against  me  : 
my  heart  shall  not  fear. 

If  battle  should  rise  up  against  me  :  in  this  will  I  be 
confident. 

One  thing  have  I  asked  of  the  Lord,  this  will  I  seek 
after  :  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all 
the  days  of  my  life. 

That  I  may  see  the  delight  of  the  Lord  :  and  may 
visit  His  temple. 

For  He  hath  hidden  me  in  His  tabernacle  :  in  the 
day  of  evils,  He  hath  protected  me  in  the  secret  place 
of  His  tabernacle. 

He  hath  set  me  up  upon  a  rock  :  and  now  He  hath 
lifted  up  my  head  above  mine  enemies. 

I  have  gone  round  and  have  offered  up  in  His  taber- 
nacle a  sacrifice  of  praise  :  I  will  sing  and  speak  praise 
unto  the  Lord. 

Hear,  O  Lord,  my  voice,  with  which  I  have  cried 
unto  Thee  :  have  mercy  on  me,  and  hear  me. 

My  heart  hath  said  to  Thee  :  My  face  hath  sought 
Thee  :  Thy  face,  O  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

Hide  not  Thy  face  from  me  :  turn  not  in  Thy  wrath 
from  Thy  servant. 

Be  Thou  my  helper,  forsake  m'-  not :  neither  despise 
me,  O  God  my  Saviour. 

For  my  father  and  my  mother  have  forsaken  me  : 
but  the  Lord  hath  taken  me  up. 

Set  me,  O  Lord,  a  law  in  Thy  way  :  and  guide  me  in 
the  right  path,  because  of  mine  enemies. 


The  Buriai,  oif  THE  Dead.  553 

Deliver  me  not  over  to  the  will  of  them  that  trouble 
me :  for  unjust  witnesses  have  risen  up  against  me,  and 
iniquity  hath  lied  to  itself. 

I  believe  that  I  shall  see  the  good  things  of  the 
Ivord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

Wait  on  the  Lord,  do  manfully,  and  let  thy  heart 
take  courage  :    and  wait  thou  on  the  Ivord. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

Atit.  I  believe  that  I  shall  see  the  good  things  of  the 
Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

V.  May  the  Lord  set  them  with  princes. 

R.  Even  with  the  princes  of  His  people. 

Our  Father  {inaudibly). 


The   Fourth  Lesson.    Job  13. 

"TplO  Thou  answer  me:  how  many  are  my  iniquities 
i^^  and  sins  ;  make  me  know  my  crimes  and  of- 
ences.  Why  hidest  Thou  Thy  face,  and  thinkest  me 
Thy  enemy  ?  Against  a  leaf  that  is  carried  away  with 
the  wind  Thou  showest  Thy  power  ;  and  Thou  pursuest 
dry  stubble.  For  Thou  writest  bitter  things  against 
me,  and  consumest  me  for  the  sins  of  my  youth. 
Thou  hast  put  my  feet  in  the  stocks,  and  Thou  observ- 
est  all  my  paths,  and  considerest  the  steps  of  my  feet : 
who  am  to  be  consumed  as  rottenness,  and  as  a  gar- 
ment that  is  moth-eaten. 

R.  Remember  me,  O  God,  because  my  life  is  as  a 
breath :   Nor  may  the  sight'  of  man  behold  me. 

V.  Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  Thee,  O 
Lord :   Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

Nor  may,  etc. 


554  The  Buriai.  op  the  Dead. 

The  Fifth  Lesson.    Job  14.. 

t\\  AN  bom  of  a  woman,  liAnng  for  a  short  time,  is 
^'■^  filled  with  many  miseries.  He  cometh  forth 
like  a  flower,  and  is  destroyed,  and  fleeth  as  a  shadow, 
and  never  contiuueth  in  the  same  state.  And  dost 
Thou  think  it  meet  to  open  Thy  e^es  upon  such  a  one, 
and  to  bring  him  into  judgment  %\nth  Thee  ?  Who  can 
make  him  clean  that  is  conceived  of  unclean  seed  ?  Is 
it  not  Thou  only  ?  The  days  of  man  are  short,  and  the 
number  of  his  months  is  with  Thee  :  Thou  hast  ap- 
pointed his  bounds,  which  cannot  be  passed.  Depart  a 
little  from  him,  that  he  may  rest,  until  his  wished-for 
day  come,  as  that  of  the  hireling. 

R.  Woe  is  me,  O  Lord,  because  I  have  sinned  greatly 
in  my  life  :  what  shall  I  do,  wretch  that  I  am  ?  whither 
shall  I  fly  but  unto  Thee,  O  my  God  ?  Have  mercy  on 
me  when  Thou  comest  at  the  latter  day. 

V.  My  soul  is  sore  troubled ;  but  Thou,  O  Lord, 
succor  it. 

Have  mercy  on  me,  etc. 

The  Sixth  Lesson.    Job  14. 

Vyj  V*HO  will  grant  me  this,  that  Thou  mayest  protect 
^J^  me  in  hell,  and  hide  me  till  Thy  wrath  pass, 
and  appoint  me  a  time  when  Thou  wilt  remember  me  ? 
Shall  man  that  is  dead,  thinkest  Thou,  live  again  ?  all 
the  days,  in  which  I  am  now  in  warfare,  I  expect  until 
my  change  come.  Thou  \rilt  call  me,  and  I  will 
answer  Thee  :  to  the  work  of  Thy  hands  Thou  wilt 
reach  out  Th}-  right  hand.  Thou  indeed  hast  number- 
ed my  steps,  but  spare  my  sins. 


The  Buriai,  of  the  Dead.  555 

• . 

R.  Remember  not  my  sins,  O  Lord  :  When  Thou 
shalt  come  to  judge  the  world  by  fire. 

V.  Direct,  O  I/ord  my  God,  my  way  in  Thy  sight. 

"When,  etc. 

V.  Eternal  rest  grant  unto  them,  O  Lord,  and  let 
perpetual  light  shine  upon  them. 

When,  etc. 

Here  I,aud.s  (p.  so2)  are  recited  when  onfy  tJte  second  Nocttim  is 

said. 


THE  THIRD  NOCTURX. 

Ant.  Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  deliver  me  ;  look  down, 
O  Lord,  to  help  me. 

PsAi,M  39. 

VV[|  'ITH  expectation  I  waited  for  the  Lord  :  and  He 
^J^--^     was  attentive  unto  me. 

And  He  heard  my  prayers  :  and  brought  me  out  of 
the  pit  of  misery,  and  out  of  the  miry  clay. 

He  set  my  feet  also  upon  a  rock  :  and  directed  my 
steps. 

And  He  put  a  new  song  into  my  mouth  :  even  a 
hymn  unto  our  God. 

Many  shall  see  it,  and  shall  fear  :  and  they  shall 
hope  in  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  trust  is  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord ;  and  who  hath  not  had  regard  to  vanities  and 
lying  follies. 

Many  are  Thy  wonderful  works  which  Thou  hast 
done,  O  Lord  my  God ;  and  in  Thy  thoughts  there  is 
none  that  is  like  unto  Thee. 


556  The  Burial  of  the  Dead. 

I  have  declared,  and  I  have  spoken  :  they  are  multi- 
plied above  number. 

Sacrifice  and  offering  Thou  didst  not  desire  :  but  ears 
Thou  hast  perfected  unto  me. 

Burnt-offering  and  sin-offering  Thou  didst  not  re- 
quire :   then  said  I,  Behold  I  come. 

In  the  head  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me  that  I 
should  do  Thy  will :  O  my  God,  I  have  desired  it,  and 
Thy  law  is  in  the  midst  of  my  heart. 

I  have  declared  Thy  justice  in  the  great  congrega- 
tion :  lo,  I  will  not  restrain  my  lips  ;  O  Lord,  Thou 
knowest  it. 

I  have  not  hid  Thy  justice  within  my  heart :  I  have 
declared  Thy  truth  and  Thy  salvation. 

I  have  not  concealed  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  truth : 
from  the  great  assembly. 

Withhold  not  Thou  Thy  tender  mercies  from  me,  O 
Lord  :  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  truth  have  always  upheld 
me. 

For  e\'ils  without  number  have  surrounded  me  :  mine 
iniquities  have  overtaken  me,  and  I  was  not  able  to 
see. 

They  are  multiplied  above  th<.'  hairs  of  my  head  : 
and  my  heart  hath  failed  me. 

Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  deliver  me  :  look  down,  O 
Lord,  to  help  me. 

Let  them  be  confounded  and  ashamed  together  :  that 
seek  after  ni}-  soul  to  take  it  away. 

Let  them  be  turned  backward,  and  put  to  shame : 
that  ^^^sh  me  evil. 

Let  them  at  once  be  put  to  confusion  :  that  say  un- 
to me,  Aha,  aha. 

Let  all  those  that  seek  Thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 


The  Buriai,  OF'  THE  DEAD.  557 

Thee  :  and  let  such  as  love  Thy  salvation  say  always, 
The  Ivord  be  praised. 

But  as  for  me  I  am  poor  and  needy  ;  but  the  I^ord 
is  careful  for  me. 

Thou  art  my  helper  and  my  protector :  O  my  God, 
make  no  delay. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

Aiit.  Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  deliver  me  ;  look  down, 
O  Lord,  to  help  me. 

Atit.  Heal  my  soul,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  sinned 
against  Thee. 

PSAi<M  40. 

BLESSED  is  he  that  considereth  the  needy  and 
poor  :  the  Lord  will  deliver  him  in  the  evil  day. 

The  Lord  preserve  him,  and  give  him  life,  and  make 
him  blessed  upon  the  earth  :  and  deliver  him  not  up  to 
the  will  of  his  enemies. 

The  Lord  help  him  on  his  bed  of  sorrow  :  Thou 
hast  turned  all  his  bed  in  his  sickness. 

I  said  :  O  Lord,  be  Thou  merciful  unto  me  :  heal  my 
soul,  for  I  have  sinned  against  Thee. 

Mine  enemies  have  spoken  evil  against  me  :  When 
shall  he  die,  and  his  name  perish? 

And  if  he  came  in  to  see  me,  he  spoke  vain  things  : 
his  heart  gathered  together  iniqidty  to  itself 

He  went  out :  and  spoke  to  the  same  purpose. 

All  mine  enemies  whispered  together  against  me  : 
against  me  have  they  devised  evils. 

They  sent  forth  an  unjust  word  against  me  :  shall  he 
that  sleepeth  rise  again  no  more  ? 

For  even  the  man  of  my  peace,  in  whom  I  trusted, 


558  The  Buriai,  of  the  Dead. 

who  ate  my  bread  :  hath  greatly  sought  to  overthrow 
me. 

But  do  Thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  me,  and  raise 
me  up  again  :  and  I  will  requite  them. 

By  this  I  know  that  Thou  hast  wished  well  to  me  : 
because  mine  enemy  shall  not  rejoice  over  me. 

But  Thou  hast  upheld  me  because  of  mine  inno- 
cence :  and  Thou  hast  set  me  before  Thy  face  for  ever. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  the  God  of  Israel :  from  eter- 
nity and  to  eternity.     Amen,  amen. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

Ant.  Heal  my  soul,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  sinned 
against  Thee. 

Ant.  My  soul  hath  thirsted  after  the  living  God; 
when  shall  I  come,  and  appear  before  the  face  of  God  ? 

PsAi,M  41. 

*ij  S  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water-springs  :  so 
oy<-^    panteth  my  soul  after  Thee,  O  God. 

My  soul  hath  thirsted  after  the  strong  living  God  ; 
when  shall  I  come,  and  appear  before  the  face  of  God? 

My  tears  have  been  my  bread  day  and  night :  whilst 
it  is  said  to  me  daily,  Where  is  thy  God  ? 

These  things  I  remembered,  and  I  poured  out  my 
soul  in  me  :  for  I  shall  go  over  into  the  place  of  the 
wonderful  tabernacle,  even  unto  the  house  of  God. 

With  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise  :  the  noise  of  one 
feasting. 

Why  art  thou  sad,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  dost  thou 
disquiet  me  ? 

Hope  thou  in  God,  for  I  will  yet  praise  Him  :  who 
is  the  salvation  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 


The  Buriai,  of  the  Dead.  559 

My  soul  is  troubled  within  myself:  therefore  will  I 
remember  Thee  from  the  land  of  Jordan  and  Her- 
moniim,  from  the  little  hill. 

Deep  calleth  on  deep  :  at  the  noise  of  Thy  flood- 
gates. 

All  Thy  M'-aves  and  Thy  billows  :  have  passed  over 
me. 

In  the  daytime  the  Lord  hath  commanded  His 
mercy  :  and  a  song  to  Him  in  the  night. 

With  me  is  prayer  to  the  God  of  my  life  :  I  will  say 
unto  God,  Thou  art  my  support. 

Why  hast  Thou  forgotten  me  :  and  why  go  I  mourn- 
ing whilst  mine  enemy  afflicteth  me  ? 

Whilst  my  bones  are  broken  :  mine  enemies  who 
trouble  me  have  reproached  me. 

Whilst  they  say  to  me  day  by  day  :  Where  is  thy 
God? 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  dost 
thou  disquiet  me  ? 

Hope  thou  in  God,  for  I  will  yet  praise  Him  :  who  is 
the  salvation  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

Ant.  My  soul  hath  thirsted  after  the  living  God ; 
when  shall  I  come,  and  appear  before  the  face  of  God  ? 

V.  Deliver  not  unto  beasts  the  souls  that  praise  Thee. 

R.  And  forget  not  the  souls  of  Thy  poor  for  ever. 

Our  Father  {inaudibly). 

The  Seventh  Lesson.    Job  17. 

|nrV'Y  spirit  is  wasted  :  my  daj'S  are  shortened  ;  and 
**■  »  only  the  grave  remaineth  for  me.  I  have  not 
sinned,  and  my  eye  abideth  in  bitterness.     Deliver  me, 


56o  The  Buriai.  of  the  Dead. 

0  I/Ord,  and  set  me  beside  Thee,  and  let  any  man's 
hand  fight  against  me.  My  days  have  passed  away  ; 
my  thoughts  are  broken  off,  tormenting  my  heart. 
They  have  turned  night  into  day ;  and  after  darkness  I 
hope  for  light  again.     If  I  wait,  hell  is  my  house  ;  and 

1  have  made  my  bed  in  darkness.  I  have  said  to  rot- 
tenness :  Thou  art  my  father ;  to  worms  :  My  mother 
and  my  sister.  Where  is  now  then  my  expectation, 
and  who  considereth  my  patience  ? 

R.  Forasmuch  as  I  sin  daily,  and  repent  not,  the  fear 
of  death  troubleth  me  :  Because  in  hell  there  is  no  re- 
demption, have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  and  save  me. 

V.  O  God,  save  me  in  Thy  name,  and  in  Thy  power 
deliver  me. 

Because  in  hell,  etc. 

The  Eighth  Lesson.    Job  ig. 

V^'  HE  flesh  being  consumed,  my  bone  cleaveth  to 
^--^  my  skin  :  and  nothing  but  lips  are  left  about  my 
teeth.  Have  pity  on  me,  have  pity  on  me,  at  least  ye 
my  friends  ;  because  the  hand  of  the  Lord  hath  touch- 
ed me.  Why  do  ye  persecute  me  as  God,  and  glut 
yourselves  with  my  flesh  ?  Who  will  grant  me  that  my 
words  may  be  written  ?  who  will  grant  me  that  they 
may  be  marked  down  in  a  book,  with  an  iron  stile,  and 
on  a  plate  of  lead,  or  else  be  graven  with  an  instru- 
ment on  the  rock?  For  I  know  that  my  Redeemer 
liveth  ;  and  on  the  last  day  I  shall  rise  out  of  the 
earth  :  and  I  shall  be  clothed  again  with  my  skin,  and 
in  my  flesh  I  shall  sec  my  God.  Whom  I  myself  shall 
see,  and  my  eyes  shall  behold,  and  not  another  :  this, 
my  hope,  is  laid  up  in  my  bosom. 


The  BuRiAt  0I^  The  Dead.  561 

R.  Judge  me  not,  O  Lord,  according  to  my  works, 
for  I  have  done  nothing  worthy  in  Thy  sight ;  thercv 
fore  I  beseech  Thy  majesty  :  That  Thou,  O  God,  mayv 
est  blot  out  my  iniquity. 

V,  Wash  me,  O  Ivord,  yet  more  from  my  injustice, 
and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

That  Thou,  O  God,  etc. 

The  Ninth  Lesson.    Job  10. 

*77nr'HY  didst  Thou  bring  me  forth  out  of  the  womb  ? 
^*^^-^  O  that  I  had  been  consumed,  that  eye  might 
not  see  me  !  I  should  have  been  as  if  I  had  not  been, 
carried  from  the  womb  to  the  grave.  Shall  not  the 
fewness  of  my  days  be  ended  shortly?  Suffer  me, 
therefore,  that  I  may  lament  my  sorrow  a  little  :  be- 
fore I  go  and  return  no  more,  to  a  land  that  is  dark 
and  covered  with  the  mist  of  death  :  a  land  of  misery 
and  darkness,  where  the  shadow  of  death,  and  no  or- 
der, but  everlasting  horror  dwelleth. 

R.  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  ways  of  hell.  Thou 
who  didst  break  the  gates  of  brass  in  sunder,  and 
didst  visit  hell,  and  give  light  therein  :  That  they  who 
were  in  the  pains  of  darkness  might  behold  Thee. 

V.  Crying,  and  saying  :  Thou  art  come,  O  our  Re- 
deemer. 

That  they,  etc. 

V.  Eternal  rest  grant  unto  them,  O  Lord,  and  let 
perpetual  light  shine  upon  them. 

That  they,  etc. 

Het't  Lauds  follo'w  immediatity\  when  only  (he  t>rrcf<iing  ^-(Khnn 
has  been  said. 


562 


The  Burial  of  the  Dead. 


Nocluriu  ftave  been  said,  the  Rcsponsory  (o  th.: 

tiinlii  Lessun  is  as  fullozus  : 


'TT"',  IBBRA  me,  Doiiiiiie, 
r-* — ^  de  inorte  ceterna, 
in  die  ilia  tremenda,* 
Quando  coeli  moveudi  sunt 
et  terra  :  *  Dum  veneris  ju- 
dicare  saeculum  per  iguem. 

V.  Tremens  factus  sum 
ego,  et  timeo,  dum  discus- 
sio  venerit  atque  veutura 
ira. 

Quando,  etc. 

V.  Dies  ilia,  dies  irae,  ca- 
lamitatis  et  miseriae,  dies 
magna  et  amara  valde. 

Dum  veneris,  etc. 

V.  Requiem  ae  tern  am 
dona  eis,  Domine,  et  lux 
perpetua  luceat  eis. 

R.  Libera  me,  etc. 


BELIVER  me,  O 
lyord,  from  eternal 
death  in  that  awful  day  : 
When  the  heavens  and  the 
earth  shall  be  shaken  : 
When  Thou  shalt  come  to 
judge  the" world  by  fire. 

V.  I  am  seized  with  fear 
and  trembling,  until  the 
trial  shall  be  at  hand,  and 
the  wrath  to  come. 

When  the  heavens,  etc, 

V.  That  day,  a  day  of 
wrath,  of  wasting,  and  of 
misery,  a  great  day,  and 
exceeding  bitter. 

When  Thou  shalt  come, 
etc. 

r.  Eternal  rest  grant 
unto  them,  O  Lord,  and 
let  perpetual  light  shine 
upon  them. 

R.  Deliver  me,  etc. 


A?it.  The  bones  that  were  humbled  shall  rejoice  in 
the  Lord. 

Psalm  50.     Miserere  {p.  249). 

Afif.  The  bones  that  were  humbled  shall  rejoice  in 
the  Lord. 


The  BuriaTv  of  the  Dead.  563 

Ant.  O  hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord ;  uuto  Thee  shall 
all  flesh  come. 

PSAI.M  64. 

YY  HYMN  becometh  Thee,  O  God,  in  Sion :  and 
f^J!-^    unto  Thee  shall  the  vow  be  paid  in  Jerusalem. 

O  hear  my  prayer  :  unto  Thee  shall  all  flesh  come. 

The  words  of  the  wicked  have  prevailed  against  us  : 
and  Thou  wilt  pardon  our  transgressions. 

Blessed  is  he  whom  Thou  hast  chosen,  and  taken  to 
Thee  :  he  shall  dwell  in  Thy  courts.  • 

We  shall  be  filled  with  the  good  things  of  Thy 
house  :  holy  is  Thy  temple,  wonderful  injustice. 

Hear  us,  O  God  our  Saviour,  who  art  the  hope  of 
all  the  ends  of  the  earth,   and  in  the  sea  afar  off". 

Thou  who  preparest  the  mountains  by  Thy  strength, 
being  girded  with  power :  who  troublest  the  depth  of 
the  sea,  the  noise  of  its  waves. 

The  gentiles  shall  be  troubled,  and  they  that  dwell 
in  the  uttermost  borders  shall  be  afraid  at  Thy  signs  : 
Thou  shalt  make  the  outgoings  of  the  morning  and  of 
the  evening  to  be  joyful. 

Thou  hast  visited  the  earth,  and  hast  watered  it  plen- 
teously  :  Thou  hast  copiously  enriched  it. 

The  river  of  God  is  filled  with  water.  Thou  hast  pre- 
pared their  food  :  for  so  is  its  preparation. 

Fill  up  plentifully  the  streams  thereof,  multiply  its 
fruits  :   it  shall  spring  up  and  rejoice  in  its  showers. 

Thou  shalt  bless  the  crown  of  the  year  of  Thy  good- 
ness :  and  Thy  fields  shall  be  filled  with  plenty. 

The  beautiful  places  of  the  wilderness  shall  grow 
fat :  and  the  hills  shall  be  girded  about  with  joy. 

The  rams  of  the   flock  are  clothed,  and  the  vales 


564  The  Buriai,  of  the  Dead. 

shall  abound  with  corn  ;  they  shall  shout,  yea,  they 
shall  sing  a  hymn. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

Ant.  O  hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  ;  unto  Thee  shall 
all  flesh  come. 

Ant.  Thy  right  hand  hath  upheld  me,  O  Lord. 

Psalm  62. 

/^  GOD,  my  God,  to  Thee  do  I  watch  at  break  of  day. 
^^-^  For  Thee  my  soul  hath  thirsted  :  for  Thee  my 
flesh  longeth,  O  how  exceedingly  ! 

In  a  desert  and  pathless  land  where  no  water  is  :  so 
have  I  come  before  Thee  in  Thy  holy  place,  that  I 
might  see  Thy  power  and  Thy  glory. 

For  Thy  mercy  is  better  than  life :  my  lips  shall 
praise  Thee. 

Thus  will  I  bless  Thee  all  my  life  long  :  and  in 
Thy  name  I  \\\\\  lift  up  my  hands. 

Let  my  soul  be  filled  as  with  marrow  and  fatness  : 
and  my  mouth  shall  praise  Thee  with  joyful  lips. 

If  I  have  remembered  Thee  upon  my  bed,  on  Thee 
will  I  meditate  in  the  morning ;  because  Thou  hast 
been  my  helper. 

And  I  will  rejoice  under  the  covert  of  Thy  wings  : 
my  soul  hath  cleaved  unto  Thee  :  Thy  right  hand  hath 
upheld  me. 

But  they  have  sought  my  soul  in  vain  :  they  shall 
go  into  the  lower  parts  of  the  earth  : 

They  shall  be  delivered  into  the  hands  of  the  sword  : 
they  shall  be  the  portions  of  foxes. 

But  the  king  shall  rejoice  in  God,  all  they  that  swear 
by  Him  shall  be  praised  :  because  the  mouth  of  them 
that  speak  wicked  things  is  stopped. 


The  BuRiAi,  OF  THE  Dead.  565 

PSAIvM  66. 

y^!^  OD  be  merciful  unto  us,  aud  bless  us  :  cause  the 
Vi/  light  of  His  countenance  to  shine  upon  us,  and 
have  mercy  on  us. 

That  we  may  know  Thy  way  upon  earth  :  Thy  sal- 
vation in  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God :  let  all  the 
people  praise  Thee. 

0  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  rejoice  :  for  Thou  dost 
judge  the  people  with  justice,  and  govern  the  nations 
upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God  :  let  all  the  peo- 
ple praise  Thee  :   the  earth  hath  yielded  her  fruit. 

May  God,  even  our  own  God,  bless  us,  may  God 
bless  us  :  and  may  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  fear  Him. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

Ant.  Thy  right  hand  hath  upheld  me,  O  God. 

Ant.  From  the  gate  of  hell  deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord. 

The  Song  of  Hezechiah.    Is.  38. 

I  SAID,  In  the  midst  of  my  days  :  I  shall  go  to  the 
gates  of  hell. 

1  sought  for  the  residue  of  my  years  :  I  said,  I  shall 
not  see  the  Lord  God  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

I  shall  behold  man  no  more  :  nor  the  inhabitant 
of  rest. 

My  generation  is  at  an  end  ;  and  it  is  rolled  away 
from  me  :  as  a  shepherd's  tent. 

My  life  is  cut  off  as  by  a  weaver  ;  whilst  I  was  yet 
but  beginning  He  cut  me  off :  from  morning  even  to 
night  Thou  wilt  make  an  end  of  me. 


566  The  Burial  of  the  Dead. 

I  hoped  till  moruing  ;  as  a  liou  so  hath  He  broken 
all  my  boues. 

From  moruing  even  to  night  Thou  wilt  make  an 
end  of  me  :  I  cry  like  a  young  swallow,  I  moan  like  a 
dove. 

My  e3-es  are  weakened  :  looking  upward. 

Lord,  I  suffer  \4oleuce,  answer  Thou  for  me  :  what 
shall  I  say,  or  what  shall  He  answer  for  me,  whereas 
He  Himself  hath  done  it  ? 

I  will  recount  to  Thee  all  my  years  :  in  the  bitter- 
ness of  my  soul. 

O  Lord,  if  man's  life  be  such,  and  the  life  of  my 
spirit  be  in  such  things  as  these.  Thou  wilt  correct 
me,  and  make  me  live  !  Behold,  for  peace  is  my 
bitterness  most  bitter. 

But  Thou  hast  delivered  m}-  soul,  that  it  should  not 
perish  :  Thou  hast  cast  all  my  sins  behind  Thy  back. 

For  hell  will  not  thank  Thee,  neither  wall  death 
praise  Thee  :  nor  will  they  that  go  down  into  the  pit 
look  for  Thy  truth. 

The  living,  the  living,  he  shall  give  praise  to 
Thee,  as  I  do  this  day  :  the  father  shall  make  Thy 
truth  known  to  the  children. 

O  Lord,  save  me  :  and  we  will  sing  our  psalms  all 
the  days  of  our  life  in  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

Ant.  From  the  gate  of  hell  deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord. 

Ant.  Let  every  spirit  praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  148. 

"T3^  raise  ye  the  Lord    from  the  heavens :   praise 
r*—       Him  in  the  heights. 


The  Burial  0I^  *rHK  Dead.  567 

Praise  Him,  all  ye  His  Angels  :  praise  ye  Hiui,  all 
His  hosts. 

Praise  Him,  O  ye  sun  and  moon  ;  praise  Him,  all  ye 
stars  and  light. 

Praise  Him,  O  ye  heaven  of  heavens  :  and  let  all  the 
waters  that  are  above  the  heavens  praise  the  name  of 
the  Lord. 

For  He  spake,  and  they  were  made  :  He  command- 
ed, and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  established  them  for  ever,  and  for  ages  of 
ages  :  He  hath  made  a  decree,  and  it  shall  not  pass 
away. 

Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth  :  ye  dragons,  and  all 
ye  deeps. 

Fire  and  hail ;  snow  and  ice  :  and  stormy  winds, 
which  fulfil  His  word : 

Mountains  and  all  hills  :  fruitful  trees  and  all  ce- 
dars : 

Beasts  and  all  cattle  :  creeping  things  and  feathered 
fowls : 

Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people  :  princes  and  all 
judges  of  the  earth  : 

Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children,  let 
them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord :  for  His  name 
alone  is  exalted. 

His  praise  is  above  heaven  and  earth  :  and  He  hath 
exalted  the  horn  of  His  people. 

A  song  of  praise  to  all  His  saints  :  to  the  children 
of  Israel,  a  people  drawing  nigh  unto  Him. 


B 


PSAI,M    149. 

ING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  :   let   His  praise 
be  in  the  Church  of  the  Saints. 


568  The  BuRiAi,  of  the  Dead. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  Him  that  made  him  :  and  let 
the  children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

Let  them  praise  His  name  in  the  choir  :  let  them 
sing  unto  Him  with  timbrel  and  psaltery  : 

For  the  Lord  is  well  pleased  with  His  people :  and 
He  will  exalt  the  meek  unto  salvation. 

The  saints  shall  rejoice  in  glory  :  they  shall  be 
joyful  in  their  beds. 

The  high  praises  of  God  shall  be  in  their  mouth  : 
and  two-edged  swords  in  their  hands  : 

To  execute  vengeance  upon  the  nations :  and  chas- 
tisements among  the  people  : 

To  bind  their  kings  with  fetters  :  and  their  nobles 
with  chains  of  iron. 

To  execute  upon  them  the  judgment  that  is  written : 
this  glory  have  all  His  saints. 

PSAI.M  150. 

•"1^  RAISE  the  Lord  in  His  holy  places  :  praise  Him 
f*-^       in  the  firmament  of  His  power. 

Praise  Him  in  His  mighty  acts  :  praise  Him  accord- 
ing to  the  multitude  of  His  greatness. 

Praise  Him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet  :  praise 
Him  with  psaltery  and  harp. 

Praise  Him  %vith  timbrel  and  choir  :  praise  Him  with 
strings  and  organs. 

Praise  Him  upon  the  high-sounding  cymbals  ;  praise 
Him  upon  cymbals  of  joy  :  let  every  spirit  praise  the 
Lord. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 

AhL  Let  every  spirit  praise  the  Lord. 

V.  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven  saying  unto  me  : 

y?.  Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord. 


Thk  Buriai,  of  the  Dead. 


569 


Afit.  I  am  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life  :  he  that 
believeth  in  Me,  although  he  be  dead,  shall  live  ;  and 
every  one  who  liveth,  and  believeth  in  Me,  shall  never 
die. 

The  Benedictus,  or  Song  of  Zachary.    Luke  i. 


^TJ^ENEDICTUS  Domi- 
*^^  nus  Deus  Israel,  * 
quia  visitavit,  et  fecit  re- 
demptionem  plebis  suae  : 

Et  erexit  cornu  salutis 
nobis  *  in  domo  David 
pueri  sui : 

Sicut  locutus  est  per  os 
sanctorum,  *  qui  a  saeculo 
sunt,  prophetarum  ejus  : 

Salutem  ex  inimicis  nos- 
tris,  *  et  de  manu  omnium, 
qui  oderunt  uos  : 

Ad  facieudam  misericor- 
diam  cum  patribus  nos- 
tris,  *  et  memorari  testa- 
menti  sui  sancti, 

Jusjurandum,  quod  jura:- 
vit  ad  Abraham  patrem 
nostrum,  *  daturum  se  no- 
bis : 

Ut  sing  timore,  de  manu 
inimicorum  nostrorum  li- 
berati,  *  serviamus  illi, 


1^^  IvESSED  be  the  Lord 
"^^  God  of  Israel  :  for 
He  hath  visited  and 
wrought  redemption  for 
His  people  : 

And  raised  up  for  us  a 
horn  of  salvation  :  in  the 
house  of  David  His  ser- 
vant: 

As  He  spake  by  the 
mouth  :  of  His  holy  pro- 
phets of  old  : 

Deliverance  from  our 
enemies :  and  from  the 
hand  of  all  who  hate  us  : 

To  perform  mercy  to  our 
fathers :  and  to  remember 
His  holy  covenant. 

The  oath  which  He  sware 
to  Abraham  our  father : 
that  He  would  grant  us  : 

That  being  delivered  out 
of  the  hand  of  our  ene- 
mies :  we  may  ser\'^e  Him 
without  fear, 


570 


The  Burial  of  the  Dead. 


In  saiictitate  et  justitia 
coram  ipso  *  omnibus  die- 
bjis  nostris. 

Et  tu,  puer,  Propheta  Al- 
tissimi  vocaberis  :  *  prae- 
ibis  enim  ante  faciem  Do- 


parare 


eji 


Ad  dandam  scientiam 
salutis  plebi  ejus,  *  in 
remisf^ionem  peccatorum 
eorum : 

Per  viscera  misericordiae 
Dei  uostri,  *  in  quibus 
\dsita\4t  nos,  oriens  ex 
alto  : 

Illuminare  his,  qui  in  te- 
nebris  et  in  umbra  mortis 
sedent :  *  ad  dirigendos  pe- 
des nostros  in  \nam  pa- 
cis. 

Requiem  setemam,  etc. 


In  holiness  and  justice 
before  Him  :  all  our  days. 

And  thou,  child,  shalt  be 
called  the  prophet  of  the 
Most  High  :  for  thou  shalt 
go  before  the  face  of  the 
Lord,  to  prepare  His  ways: 

To  give  knowledge  of 
salvation  to  His  people : 
unto  remission  of  their 
sins : 

Through  the  tender 
mercy  of  our  God :  in 
which  the  Day-spring  from 
on  high  hath  ^dsited  us  : 

To  enlighten  those  who 
sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the 
shade  of  death  :  to  direct 
our  feet  into  the  way  of 
peace. 

Eternal  rest,  etc. 


Ajit.  I  am  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life  :  he  that 
believeth  in  Me,  although  he  be  dead,  shall  live  ;  and 
every  one  who  liveth,  and  believeth  in  Me,  shall 
never  die. 

:iowt»g  prayen,  all  ktiuling  : 

Our  Father  {iuaudibly). 

v.   And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
R.  But  deliver  us  from  e\nl. 

V.  From  the  gate  of  hell 
R.  Deliver  his  soul,  O  Lord. 


The  Buriai.  of  the  Dead.  571 

V.  May  he  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 

R.  And  let  m}^  cry  come  to  Thee. 

J^.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

'XTBSOLVE,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  soul  of 
?v«— *-»  Thy  servant  N.  from  every  bond  of  sin  ;  that, 
in  the  glory  of  the  Resurrection,  among  Thy  saints 
and  elect  he  may  rise  again  unto  newness  of  life. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen. 

During  the  siugiug  of  l^!Xnili  t'u  L't'ubrd/it  and  hi6  tninisUrs pre- 
pare for  the  Mass.  (See  tlie  Ordinary  of  the  Mass,  p.  114,  fo7 
everything  not  here  noted.) 


THE  MASS  FOR  THE  DEAD. 
On  the  Day  oe  Decease  or  Buriai,. 

^I^BQUIEM  aeternam  £:;iTERNAL  rest  grant 
r*'-\>  dona  eis.  Domine,  ^-^  unto  them,  O  Lord, 
et  lux  perpetua  luceat  eis.  and  let  perpetual  light 
shine  upon  them. 

Te  decet  hj'-mnus,  Deus  A  hymn  becometh  Thee, 
in  Sion  ;  et  tibi  reddetur  O  God  in  Sion  ;  and  unto 
votum  in  Jerusalem  :  ex-  Thee  shall  the  vow  be  paid 
audi  orationem  meam  ;  ad  in  Jerusalem  :  O  hear  my 
te  omuis  caro  veniet.  prayer  ;    unto  Thee  shall 

all  flesh  come. 

Requiem  seternam,  etc.  Eternal  rest,  etc. 


572 


The  Burial  of  the  Dead. 


.   :IH    FKAVIt.K 

^T^^EUS,     cui    proprium  /^  GOD,  whose  property 

'■^^     est  misereri  semper  ^-^     is    always    to   have 

et  parcere,  te  supplices  ex-  mercy    and   to    spare,    we 

oramus  pro  auima  /a/nu/i  humbly  beseech  Thee  for 

tut  N.,  quam  hodie  de  hoc  the  soul   of    Thy  seti'ant 

saeculo  migrare  jussisti :  ut  N.,  which  Thou  hast  this 

non  tradas  earn  in  manus  day  commanded  to  depart 

inimici,  neque  obli\-iscaris  out    of   this    world :    that 

in  finem,  sed  jubeas  eam  a  Thou  deliver  it  not  into  the 

Sanctis   Angelis  suscipi,  et  hands   of  the   enemj',  nor 


ad  patriam  Paradisi  per- 
duci ;  ut,  quia  in  te  spera- 
vit  et  credidit,  non  pee n as 
inferni  sustineat,  sed  gau- 
dia  aetema  possideat.  Per 
Dominum.  etc. 


forget  it  unto  the  end ;  but 
command  it  to  be  received 
by  Th}'  holy  Angels,  and 
conducted  into  Paradise, 
its  true  country  ;  that,  as  in 
Thee  it  hath  hoped  and 
believed,  it  may  not  suffer 
the  pains  of  hell,  but  may  take  possession  of  eternal 
joys.     Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 


Tin:   i:i-i->Ti  f 

"tJ  RATRES :— Nolumus 
'"^ '  vos  ignorare  de  dor- 
mientibus,  ut  non  contris- 
temini,  sicut  et  caeteri  qui 
spem  non  habent.  Si  enim 
credimus  quod  Jesus  mor- 
tuus  est  et  resurrexit,  ita 
et  Deus  eos,  qui  dormie- 
runt  per  Jesum,  adducet 
cum  eo.     Hoc  enim  vobis 


BRETHREN:  — We 
will  not  have  you 
ignorant  concerning  those 
who  sleep,  that  ye  sorrow 
not,  as  even  the  others 
who  have  no  hope.  For  if 
we  believe  that  Jesus  died 
and  rose  again,  so  also 
those  who  are  asleep 
through    Jesus,    God  will 


The  Buriai.  of  the  Dead. 


573 


dicimus  in  verbo  Domini, 
qnia  nos,  qui  vivimus,  qui 
residui  sumus  in  adventum 
Domini,  non  praeveniemus 
eos,  qui  dormierunt.  Quo- 
niam  ipse  Dominus  in  jus- 
su,  et  in  voce  Archangeli, 
et  in  tuba  Dei  descendet  de 
coelo :  et  mortui,  qui  in 
Christo  sunt,  resurgent 
primi.  Deinde  nos,  qui 
vivimus,  qui  reliuquimur, 
simul  rapiemur  cum  illis  in 
nubibus  obviam  Christo  in 
aera,  et  sic  semper  cum 
Domino  erimus.  Itaque 
consolamini  invicem  in 
verbis  istis. 


bring  with  Him.  For  this 
we  say  to  you  on  the  word 
of  the  Lord,  that  we  who 
are  alive,  who  remain  to 
the  coming  of  the  I^ord, 
shall  not  precede  those 
who  are  asleep.  For  the 
Lord  Himself,  with  com- 
mand, and  with  the  voice 
of  Archangel,  and  with 
trumpet  of  God,  shall  come 
down  from  heaven  :  and 
the  dead  who  are  in  Christ 
shall  rise  first.  Then  we 
who  are  alive,  who  are  left, 
shall  be  caught  up  with 
them  in  the  clouds  to  meet 
Christ  in  the  air,  and  so 
we  shall  be  always  with  the 
Lord.  Therefore  comfort 
one  another  with  these 
words. 


The  Gradual. 


'Requiem  aetemam 
''^^'>  dona  eis,  Domine, 
et  lux  perpetua  luceat  eis. 

V.  In    memoria   aeterna 


(INTERNAL   rest    grant 
^^    unto  them,  O  Lord, 
and     let    perpetual     light 
shine  upon  them. 

F.  The  just   man   shall 
erit  Justus;    ab   auditione   be  in   everlasting  remem- 


mala  non  timebit. 


brance  ;    he    shall  not  be 
afraid  for  evil  tidings. 


574  The  Buriai.  of  the  Dead. 

i'}ii'.  Tra«^i. 

'XI'BSOIvVE,    Domiue,  ^ZTBSOIvVE,    O    Lord, 

(v/<— *-»     aiiimas       omnium  'v/<-*-»  the  souls  of  all  Thy 

fidelium    defuuctorum    ab  faithful      departed       from 

omui   \duculo   delictorum.  every  boud  of  siu. 

V.  Et  gratia  tua  illis  sue-  V.  Aud  by  the  help  of 

curreute,    mereantur    eva-  Th}'    grace    may   the}'  be 

dere  judicium  ultionis.  enabled  to  escape  the  judg- 
ment of  vengeance. 

V.  Et  lucis  aeternoe  bea-  V.  And  enjoy  the  bless- 

titudine  perfrui.  edn ess  of  light  eternal. 


"X^  lES  irae,  dies  ilia  "T^  ^^ 


of  wrath,  O  Day 
of  mourning, 
Solvet  saeclum  in  fa^'illa,       Lo,    the    world    in    ashes 

burning — 
Teste  David  cum  Sibylla.       Seer  and   Sibyl   gave   the 

warning. 

Quantus  tremor  est   futu-    O  what  fear  man's  bosom 

rus,  rendeth, 

Quando  Judex  est   ventu-    When    from     heaven    the 

rus,  Judge  desceudeth, 

Cuncta  stricte  discussurus !    On  whose  sentence  all  de- 

pendeth  ! 

Tuba  mirum  spargeus  so-  Wondrous  sound  the  trum- 
num  pet  flingeth, 

Per  sepulclira  regionum,  Through  earth's  sepul- 
chres it  ringeth, 

Coget  omues  ante  thro-  All  before  the  Throne  it 
num.  briugeth. 


The  Buriai.  o^  the  Dead.  575 

Mors  stupebit  et  uatura,         Death   is  struck,  and  Na- 
ture quaking, 
Cum  resurget  creatura,  All  creation  is  awaking — 

Judicauti  respousura.  To    its   Judge    an   answer 

making. 

Iviber  scriptus  proferetur,       Lo,     the     Book,     exactly 

worded. 

In  quo  totum  continetur.  Wherein  all  hath  been  re- 
corded— 

Unde  mundus  judicetur.        Thence  shall  judgment  be 

awarded. 

Judex  ergo  cum  sedebit.        When  the  Judge  His  seat 

attaiueth, 
Quidquid  latet  apparebit :      And  each  hidden  deed  ar- 

raigneth. 
Nil  inultum  remanebit.  Nothing    unavenged      re- 

maineth. 

Quid  sum  miser  tunc  die-  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be 

turns  ?  pleading  ? 

Quern    patronum     rogatu-  Who  for  me  be  interced- 

rus,  ing 

Cum  vix   Justus   sit  secu-  When  the  just  are  mercy 

rus?  needing? 

Rex  tremendae  majestatis,  King,  of  majesty  tremen- 
dous, 

Qui  salvandos  salvas  gra-  Who  dost  free  salvation 
tis,  send  us, 

Salva  me,  fons  pietatis.  Fount  of   pity,    then    be- 

friend us. 


576  The  Buriai,  of  the  Dead. 

Recordare,  Jesu  pie,  Think,  kind  Jesu,  my  sal- 

vation 

Quod  sum  causa  tuce  xdce  :  Caused  Thy  woudrous  In- 
carnation— 

Ne  me  perdas  ilia  die.  Leave  me  not  to  reproba- 

tion. 

Ouaerens  me,    sedisti    las-    Faint  and  wear}-  Thou  hast 

BUS  ;  sought  me, 

Redemisti,  crucem  passus  :    On  the  Cross  of  suflfering 

bought  me  ; 
Tantus  labor  non   sit  cas-    Shall  such  grace  be  vainly 

sus.  brought  me  ? 

Juste  Judex  ultionis,  Righteous  Judge  of  Retri- 

bution, 

Donum  fac  remissionis  Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolu- 

tion 

Ante  diem  rationis.  Ere  that  Reck'niug  Day's 

conclusion. 

Ingemisco  tanquam  reus,      Guilty,    now    I    pour    my 

moaning, 

Culpa  rubet  \'ultus  mens  ;     AH  my  shame  with  anguish 

owning  : 

Supplicanti  parce,  Deus.  Spare,  O  God,  Thy  sup- 
pliant groaning. 

Qui  Mariam  absohnsti,  Thou  the  sinful  Mar}-  sav- 

est, 
Et  latronem  exaudisti.  Thou  the  dying  thief  for- 

gavest, 
:Mihi  quoque  spem  dedisti.    And  to  me  a  hope  vouch- 

safest. 


The  Buriai,  of  the  Dead.  577 

Preces  meae  non  sunt  dig-  Worthless  are  my  prayers 
nse  :  and  sighing, 

Sed  tu  bonus  fac  beuigne,     Yet,  good  Lord,    in  grace 

complying, 

Ne  perenni  cremer  igne.  Rescue  me  from  fires  undy- 
ing. 

Inter  oves  locum  prsesta,       With  Thy  favored    sheep 

O  place  me  ; 

Kt  ab  hoedis  me  sequestra,    Nor  among  the  goats  abase 

me, 

Statuens  in  parte  dextra.       But    to  Thy   Right    Hand 

upraise  me. 

Confutatis  maledictis,  While  the  wicked  are  con- 

founded, 

Flammis  acribus  addictis,      Doomed  to  flames  of  woe 

unbounded, 

Voca  me  cum  benedictis.       Call  me,   with  Thy  saints 

surrounded. 

Oro  supplex  et  acclinis,  Low  I  kneel,  with   heart- 

submission  ; 

Cor  contritum  quasi  cinis  :  See,  like  ashes,  my  contri- 
tion— 

Gere  curam  mei  finis.  Help  me  in  my  last  condi- 

tion. 

Lacrymosa  dies  ilia,  Ah,  that  day  of  tears  and 

mourning. 

Qua  resurget  ex  favilla  From  the  dust  of  earth  re- 

turning, 

Judicandus  homo  reus.  Man    for  Judgment   must 

prepare  him — 


578 


The  Buriat.  of  the  Dead. 


Huic  ergo  parce,  Deus  : 

Pie  Jesu  Doiniue, 

Doua  eis  requiem. 

Ameu. 

i^nv.  Gospi: 

IN  illo  tempore  : — Dixit 
Martha  ad  Jesum : 
Domine,  si  fuisses  hie,  fra- 
ter  meus  tiou  fuisset  mor- 
tuus.  Sed  et  nunc  scio, 
quia  quaecumque  poposce- 
ris  a  Deo,  dabit  tibi  Deus. 
Dicit  illi  Jesus  :  Resurget 
frater  tuus.  Dicit  ei  Mar- 
tha :  Scio,  quia  resurget  in 
resurrectioue  in  novissimo 
die.  Dixit  ei  Jesus  :  Ego 
sum  resurrectio  et  vita : 
qui  credit  in  me,  etiam  si 
mortuus  fuerit,  \nvet :  et 
omnis  qui  vivit,  et  credit 
in  me,  non  _  morietur  in 
seternum.  Credis  hoc? 
Ait  illi :  Utique,  Domine, 
ego  credidi,  quia  tu  es 
Christus,  Filius  Dei  vivi, 
qui  in  hunc  mundum  ve- 
nisti. 

ing    God,    who   art   come 


Spare,    O    God,   in   mercy 
spare  him. 

Lord,  who  didst  our  souls 

redeem, 
Grant  a  blessed  Requiem. 
Ameu. 

L.  Jo/n/  //. 
YY  T  that  time  :— Mar- 
-x/J^  tha  said  to  Jesus  : 
Lord,  if  Thou  hadst  been 
here,  my  brother  had  not 
died.  But  now  also  I 
know  that  whatever  Thou 
wilt  ask  of  God,  God  will 
give  Thee.  Jesus  saith  to 
her  :  Th\-  brother  ^vill  rise 
again.  Martha  saith  to 
Him  :  I  know  that  he  will 
rise  again  in  the  resurrec- 
tion at  the  last  day.  Jesus 
said  to  her  :  I  am  the  Re- 
surrection and  the  Life  :  he 
that  believeth  in  Me,  al- 
though he  be  dead,  shall 
live  :  and  every  one  who 
liveth,  and  believeth  in 
Me,  shall  never  die.  Be- 
lievest  thou  this?  She 
saith  to  Him  :  Yea,  Lord, 
I  believe  that  Thou  art  the 
Christ,  the  Son  of  the  liv- 

into  this  world. 


The  Buriai.  op  the  Dead. 


579 


The  Of 
^I^OMINK  Jesu  Christe, 
JL/  Rex  gloriae,  libera 
auimas  omnium  fidelium 
defuuctorum  de  poenas  iu- 
ferni,  et  de  profundo  lacu  : 
libera  eas  de  ore  leonis,  ue 
absorbeat  eas  tartarus,  ue 
cadant  in  obscurum  ;  sed 
signifer  sanctus  Michael 
repraesentet  eas  in  lucem 
sanctam  :  *  Quam  olim 
Abrahge  promisisti,  et  se- 
mini  ejus. 


V.  Hostias  et  preces  tibi, 
Domine,  laudis  offerimus : 
tu  suscipe  pro  animabus 
illis,  quarum  hodie  memo- 
riam  facimus  :  fac  eas,  Do- 
mine, de  morte  transire  at 
vitam. 

Ouam  olim  Abrahse  pro- 
misisti, et  semini  ejus. 


FERTOR\ 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ, 
King  of  glory,  de- 
liver the  souls  of  all  the 
faithful  departed  from  the 
pains  of  hell,  and  from  the 
depths  of  the  pit:  deliver 
them  from  the  mouth  of 
the  lion,  lest  hell  swallow 
them  up,  lest  they  fall  into 
darkness ;  but  let  the 
standard-bearer,  St.  Mich- 
ael, bring  them  into  the 
holy  light.  Which  Thou 
didst  promise  of  old  to 
Abraham,  and  to  his  seed. 

V.  We  offer  Thee,  O 
Ivord,  a  sacrifice  of  praise 
and  prayers :  do  Thou 
accept  them  in  behalf  of 
those  souls  whom  we  this 
day  commemorate.  Grant, 
O  Lord,  that  they  may 
pass  from  death  to  life. 

Which  Thou  didst  pro- 
mise of  old  to  Abraham, 
and  to  his  seed. 


The  Secret  Prayer 

"ni^ROPITlARE,  quaesu-  "T^B  merciful,  we  be- 
r-"~  mus  Domine,  ani-  .  ^-^  seech  Thee,  O 
mm fumulituil^i., -pro (]}i&   Lord,   to  the  soul  of  Thy 


58o 


The  BuRiAiv  OF  the  Dead, 


hostiam  laudis  tibi  immo- 
lamus  ;  majestatem  tuam 
suppliciter  deprecantes, 
ut,  per  haec  piae  placationis 
officia,  pen'euire  merea- 
tiir  ad  requiem  senipiter- 
nam.     Per  Domiuum.  etc. 


servant  N.,  for  which  we 
offer  Thee  the  Sacrifice  of 
praise  ;  humbly  beseeching 
Thy  Majesty,  that,  by 
these  offices  of  loving  re- 
conciliation, it  may  be 
found  worthy  to  attain 
everlasting  rest.  Through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 

Phk  Communion. 


UX  setema  luceat  eis, 


Sanctis  tuis 
quia  pius  es. 

J\  Requiem  aeteruam 
dona  eis,  Domiue,  et  lux 
perpetua  luceat  eis. 


Q 


AY      light      eternal 

shine   upon   them, 

in    seternum,    O  Lord  :  With  Thy  Saints 

for  ever,  because  Thou  art 

merciful. 

Eternal  rest  grant  unto 
them,    O    Lord,     and    let 
perpetual  light  shine  upon 
them. 
With  Thy  Saints,  etc. 


Cum  Sanctis,  etc. 

The    POSTCOMMUNION 


B 


R^STA,  quaesumus 
omnipotens  Deus, 
ut  anima  faviuli  tiii  N., 
quae  hodie  de  hoc  saeculo 
migravit,  his  sacrificiis 
purgata,  et  a  peccatis  ex- 
pedita,  indulgentiam  pari- 
ter  et  requiem  capiat  sem- 
pitemam.  Per  Dominmii, 
etc. 


Q> 


RANT,  we  beseech 
Thee,  Almighty 
God,  that  the  soul  of  Thy 
serva7it  N.,  which  has 
this  day  departed  out  of 
this  world,  being  purified 
by  this  sacrifice,  and  de- 
livered from  sins,  may  re- 
ceive both  pardon  and  eter- 
nal rest.  Through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  etc. 


The  Buriai.  of  the  Dead.  581 

After  Mass,  tin:  Cclebixtnt,  having  put  Ojff  the  ckasubU  and  tuaniplc, 
receives  a  cope  of  black  color.  TIte  Siibdeacon  takes  the  Procession- 
al Cross,  and  places  himself  at  the  head  of  the  Corpse  iviih  thr 
Cross,  between  two  Acolytes  with  their  candlesticks  and  lighted  can- 
dles. The  Celebrant,  with  the  Deacon  and  other  ministers,  places 
himself  at  the  feet  of  the  Corpse,  opposite  the  Cross.  An  Acolyte 
holds  the  Ritual  before  the  Celebrant ,  who  says  the  following 
prayer  :~\ 

In  less  solemn  Fiaierals,  whei-e  the  Office  and  Mass  are  omitted,  the 
Priest,  after  reciting  the  Subvenite,  etc.,  p.S3^,  begins  at  once 

the  foUoiuing  Prayer  : 

^~r^  ON  intresin  judicium  |r>/  NTER  not  into  judg- 

r*-b     cum  servo  tuo,  Do-  v^     ment  with  Thy  ser- 

mine,  quia  nullus  apud  te  vant,  O  Ivord,  for  in  Thy 

justificabitur    homo,     nisi  sight  shall  no  man  be  jus- 

per  te  omnium  peccatorum  tified,  unless,  through  Thee 

ei  tribuatur  remissio.     Non  remission  of  all  his  sins  be 

ergo  eum,  qusesumus,  tua  granted    unto    him.      Let 

judicialissententiapremat,  not,  therefore,  we  beseech 

quem  tibi  vera  supplicatio  Thee,  the  sentence  of  Thy 

fidei  Christianse  commen-  judgment    weigh    heavily 

dat  :  sed  gratia  tua  illi  sue-  upon  him  whom  the  true 

currente,  mereatur  evadere  supplication    of    Christian 

judicium  ultionis,  qui  dum  Faith  doth  commend  unto 

viveret,  insignitus  est  sig-  Thee :  but,  by  the  succor 

naculo  Sauctae  Trinitatis  :  of  Thy  grace,    may  he  be 

Qui  vivis  et  reguas  in  sse-  found    worthy    to    escape 

cula  saeculorum.  the     judgment     of     ven- 

i?.  Amen.  geance,    who,     while     he 
lived,  was  sealed  with  the 

seal  of  the  Holy  Trinity :  Who  livest  and   reignest, 

world  without  end.  -/?•  Amen. 
Then  is  said  or  Sling  the  Responsory,  Libera  me,  etc.,  as  011  p-5('^- 


582 


The  Buriai,  of  the  Dead. 


n'hiht  tm  aboi-e  Responsory  u  being  mng,  the  Htiest  puU  ittcensf 
inio  the  censer.     At  the  end  oftlu  Responsory  is  said : 

Kyrie  eleison.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christe  eleison.  Christ,  have  mercy. 

Kyrie  eleison.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

Pater  noster  {secreto).  Our  Father  {inaudibly). 

Mmnixhite  Ou  Ftie:,t  recei-^es  thi  .sprinkler  from  the  assistant,  and, 
hainvg  made  a  lou;  bow  to  the  crucijix,  goes  round  the  Bii:r, 
and  sprinkles  the  Co>pse  thtice  on  each  side :  then,  returning  to 
his  place,  he  receives  the  censer  from  the  assistant,  and  in  like 
manner  goes  round  the  Bier,  and  incenses  tlu  Corpse  in  the 
same  way  as  he  sprinkled  it ;  then,  haiing  returned  the  censer 


to  the"  assistant,  he  says 

V.  Bt  ne  uos  inducas  in 
tentationem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a  ma- 
le. 

V.  A  porta  iuferi 

R.  Erue,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  ejus. 

V.  Requiescat  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  meus  ad 
te  veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


D 


Ore  m  us. 

EUS,    cui    proprium 
est  misereri  semper 


V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
e\41. 

V.  From  the  gate  of 
hell 

R.  Deliver  his  soul,  O 
Lord. 

V.  May  he  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  my  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


o 


Lei  ui  pray. 

GOD,  whose  proper- 
ty is  always  to  have 


The  Buriai,  of  the  Dead. 


583 


et  parcere,  te  siipplices  ex- 
oramus  pro  aiiima  famuli 
tui  N, ,  quam  hodie  de  hoc 
saeculo  migrare  jussisti  :  ut 
non  tradas  earn  in  manus 
inimici,  neque  obliviscaris 
in  finem,  sed  jubeas  earn  a 
Sanctis  Angelis  suscipi,  et 
ad  patriam  Paradisi  perdu- 
ci :  ut,  quia  in  te  speravit 
et  credidit,  non  poenas 
iuferni  sustineat,  sed  gau- 
dia  aeierua  possideat.  Per 
Christum  Domiuum  nos- 
trum. 


R.  Amen. 


mercy  and  to  spare,  we 
humbly  beseech  Thee  for 
the  soul  of  Thy  servant  N., 
which  Thou  hast  this  day 
commanded  to  depart  out 
of  this  world  :  that  Thou 
deliver  it  not  into  the 
hands  of  the  enemy,  nor 
forget  it  unto  the  end ; 
but  command  it  to  be  re- 
ceived by  Thy  holy  An- 
gels, and  conducted  into 
Paradise,  its  true  country  ; 
that,  as  in  Thee  it  hath 
hoped  and  believed,  it  may 
not  suffer  the  pains  of  hell, 
but  may  take  possession 
of  eternal  joys.  Through 
Christ  our  I^ord. 
R.  Amen. 


{I/the  deuuied  ivas  a  Priest,  the  word  Priest  ii  adiled  io  the.  name 
expressed  in  the  prayer.) 

After  this  the  Body  is  borne  to  the  Grave,  if  it  is  to  be  buried  then  ; 
meanwhile  is  said  or  sung  : 


IN  Paradisum  deducant 
te  Angeli,  in  tuo  ad- 
ventu  suscipiant  te  Mar- 
tyres,  et  perducant  te  in 
civitatem  sanctam  Jerusa- 
lem. Chorus  Angelorum 
te  suscipiat,  et  cum  Lazaro 


/T^AY  the  Angels  lead 
^•^-^  thee  into  Para- 
dise ;  at  thy  coming  may 
the  Martyrs  receive  thee, 
and  bring  thee  into  the 
holy  City,  Jerusalem. 
May  the  Choir  of  Angels 


584 


The  Buriai.  of  the  Dead. 


quondam  paupere  seteniam    receive    thee,      and    with 
habeas  requiem.  Lazarus,    once    a    beggar, 

mayest  thou  have  eternal 

rest. 

On  reaching  the  Grave,  if  it  be  not  blessed,  the  Ptiest  bUsses  it,  as 

follows  : 

Orc)ni's.  Let  lis  pray. 


B 


i"\    GOD,  in  whose  ten- 
^-^      der  mercy  the  souls 


EUS,  cujus  misera- 
tione  auimae  fide- 
Hum  requiescunt,  hunc  of  the  faithful  departed  are 
tumulum  benedicere  4*  dig-  at  rest,  vouchsafe  to  bless 
uare,  eique  Angelum  tuum  4-  this  grave,  and  assign 
sanctum  deputa  custodem  ;  thereto  Thy  holy  Angel  as 
et  quorum  corpora  hie  its  keeper ;  and  absolve 
sepeliuntur,  animas  eorum  from  all  the  bonds  of  sin 
ab  omnibus  absolve  vincu-  'the  souls  of  those  whose 
lis  delictorum,  ut  in  te  bodies  are  here  buried, 
semper  cum  Sanctis  tuis  that  with  Thy  Saints  they 
sine  fine  laetentur.  Per  may  ever  rejoice  in  Thee 
Christum    Dominum  nos-  to  all   eteruit}-.     Through 


tnim. 

R.  Amen. 


Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


Thr- piiiyci- heiHi;  ir^t  sprinkle^  ivilh  holy 'uater,  and  aj 

lerivards  incenses,  the  Body  of  the  deceased  and  the  Grave.  But 
if  the  Body  is  not  buried  then,  the  Responsory  l4i  Paradisuni  /> 
jmitud  [find  also  the  Blessing  of  the  Grave  if  it  be  already 
blessed).    The  office  then  continues  as  follows 

Kgo  sum.  I  am. 

Fhe  Benedictus, />.  569,       ''    ■     ■■ 

After  vhich 

Requiem  aiternam,  etc.  Eternal  rest,  etc. 


Thk  Buriai,  of  the  Dead. 


585 


6G0  sum  resurrectio  et  'y'AM  the  Resurrection 
vita  :  qui  credit  iu  ,-i-.  and  the  Life  :  he  that 
me,  etiam  si  mortuus  fue-  believeth  iu  Me,  although 
rit,  vivet:  etomnisquivivit,  he  be  dead,  shall  live: 
et  credit  in  me,  non  morie-  and  every  one  who  liveth, 
tur  in  seternum.  and  believeth  in  Me,  shall 

never  die. 


Tkcii  is  sai'ti. 


Kyrie  eleison. 
Christe  eleison. 
Kyrie  eleison. 
Pater  noster  {secreto). 

Jn  the  meantime  ike  Pr. 

V.  Et  ne  nos  inducas  in 
tentationem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a  ma- 
lo. 

V.  A  porta  inferi 

R.  Erne,  Domine,  ani- 
mam  ejus. 

V.  Requiescat  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Domine,  exaudi  ora- 
tionem  meam. 

R.  Et  clamor  mens  ad  te 
veniat. 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


lyord,  have  mercy. 
Christ,  have  mercy. 
Lord,  have  mercy. 
Our  Father  {inaudibly). 

iest  spiinkles  the  Corpse. 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

V.  From  the  gate  of 
hell 

R.  Deliver  his  soul,  O 
Lord. 

V.  May  he  rest  in 
peace. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  O  Lord,  hear  my 
prayer. 

R.  And  let  m)^  cry  come 
unto  Thee. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


586 


The  Burial  of  the  Dead. 


Oreinus. 

**■  tAC.  quaesumus  Domi- 
r-*— 1  lie,  haiic  cum  servo 
tu6>  defuucto  misericordi- 
am,  ut  factorum  suonim 
in  pcenis  non  recipiat  \i- 
ceni,  qui  tuam  in  votis  te- 
nuit  voluntatem  :  ut  sicut 
hie  eum  vera  fides  junxit 
fidelium  turmis,  ita  illic 
euin  tua  miseratio  societ 
augelicis      choris.  Per 

Christum  Domiuum  nos- 
trum. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Requiem  aeternam 
dona  ei,  Douiine. 

R.  Et  lux  perpetua  lu- 
ceat  ei. 

V.  Requiescat  in  pace. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  Anima  ejus,  et  ani- 
mae  omnium  fidelium  de- 
functorum,  per  iiiisericor- 
diam  Dei,  requiescaut  in 
pace. 

R.  Amen. 


I^tt  us  pray. 

WRANT,  O  Lord,  we 
VtJ  beseech  Thee,  this 
mercy  unto  Thy  servant 
deceased,  that,  having  in 
desire  kept  Thy  will,  he 
ma}'  not  suffer  in  requital 
of  /lis  deeds  :  and  as  a  true 
Faith  joined  kim  unto  the 
company  of  Thy  faithful 
here  below,  so  may  Thy 
tender  mercy  give  him 
place  above,  among  the 
Angel  choirs.  Through 
Christ  our  Lord. 

R.   Amen. 

K  Eternal  rest  grant 
unto   ///;;/,    O.  Lord. 

R.  And  let  perpetual 
light  shine  upon  hi?/!. 

V.  Ma}'  he  rest  in  peace. 

R.  Amen. 

V.  May  his  soul,  and 
the  souls  of  all  the 
faithful  departed,  through 
the  mercy  of  God,  rest  in 
peace. 

R.  Amen. 


The  Buriai,  of  ChiIvDren. 


587 


THE  BURIAL  OF  CHILDREN. 


HEN  a  Baptized  Child  shall  haiv  depaiied  this 
life  be/ore  coming  to  the  use  of  reason,  the  Body 
shall  be  dressed  as  befits  his  age,  and  floivcrs 
shall  be  laid  upon  it,  in  token  of  purity  and  77V- 
ginity.  The  Priest,  vested  in  surplice  and  white 
stole,  first  sprinkles  the  Body  with  holy  water, 
a  nd  says  the  first  words  of  Vie  A  ntiphon  : 


Sit  nomen  Domini. 


Blessed  be  th  e  name 
of  the  Ivord 


PSAi,M  112,  p.  1 8s, 

_/;.';.■•,./  ■>..,  r,\.^ry  be  to  the  Father,  etc.       Th.-  •   ''■'■•    •(-•  •-.>./. .^v  »> 
said  entire: 

BIT      nomen      Domini  '•1J>LBSSED      be       tbe 

benedictum  :  ex  hoc  r*— '     name  of  the  Lord  : 

nunc,    et    usque   in   ssecu-  from   this  time   forth    for 

kim.  evermore. 

If  the  Body  is  borne  to  the  Church,  is  said,  according  to  the  space 
of  time  : 

PSAI^MS   118,  p.  39,   148,   149,   150,  A  5'^'^- 
Ou  arriving  alike  Chntxh  the  iciest  says  . 

AnL  Hie  accipiet.  Anf.  He  shall  receive. 

PSAI.M  23,  p.  454. 

Ant.  Hie  accipiet  bene-  Ant.  He  shall  receive  a 
dictionem  a  Domino,  et  blessing  from  the  Lord, 
misericordiam  a  Deo  salu-  and  mercy  from  God  his 
tari  suo,  quia  haec  est  ge-   Saviour,  for  this  is  the  gen- 


The  Buriai,  of  Children. 


neratio  qusereutium  Doini-    eration  of  them  that  seek 
uum.  the  Lord. 

Then  is  said 

Kyrie  eleison.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christe  eleison.  Christ,  have  mercy. 

Kyrie  eleisou.  Lord,  have  mercy. 

Pater  noster  {secreio).  0\xx  Father  (jnaudibly). 

Meanrvhilc  he  spn'nkUi  the  lindv. 


V.  Et  ne  nos  iuducas  in 
tentationem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a  ma- 
lo. 

V.  Me  autem  propter 
innoceutiam  suscepisti. 

R.  Et  confirmasti  me  in 
conspectu  tuo  in  aeteruum. 
V.  Dominus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 

V.  As  for  me,  Thou  hast 
received  me  because  of 
mine  innocence. 

R.  And  hast  set  me  be- 
fore Thy  face  for  ever. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


OMNIPOTENS  et  mi- 
tissime  Deus,  qui 
omnibus  parvulis  renatis 
fonte  baptismatis,  dum  mi- 
grant a  s?eculo,  sine  uUis 
eorum  meritis  vitam  illico 
largiris  aeteruam,  sicut  ani- 
m£E  hujus  par^-uli  hodie 
credimus    te    fecisse :    fac 


'TTlyMIGHTY  and 

'^jr-^    most  merciful 

God,  who,  when  little 
children  born  again  at  the 
Font  of  Baptism  depart 
this  world,  dost  forthwith, 
without  any  desert  of 
theirs,  bestow  upon  them 
life  everlasting,  as  we  be- 


The  Buriai,  of  Chii^dren. 


589 


uos,  quaesumus  Domine, 
per  iutercessiouera  beatae 
Mariae  semper  Virginis,  et 
omuium  Sanctorum  tuo- 
rum,  hie  purificatis  tibi 
mentibus  famulari,  et  in 
Paradise  cum  beatis  parvu- 
lis  perenniter  sociari.  Per 
Christum  Domiuum  nos- 
trum. 


R.  Amen. 


lieve  Thou  hast  done  this 
day  to  the  soul  of  this  lit- 
tle child :  grant  us,  we 
beseech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
through  the  intercession  of 
Blessed  Mary  ever  Virgin, 
and  of  all  Thy  Saints,  to 
serve  Thee  here  with  pure 
minds,  and  to  be  for  ever 
united  to  the  Blessed  little 
ones  in  Paradise.  Through 
Christ  our  Lord. 
R.  Amen. 


Whilf.   the  Bodv  is  borne  to  the  Grave,  and  even  if  it  be  not  then 
huried,  is  said  the  first  word  of  the  Antiphon  : 

Juvenes.  Voung  men. 

PSAI.M  14.8,  p.  s66. 
et 


Ant.  Juvenes  et  vir- 
gines,  senes  cum  juniori- 
bus,  laudent  nomen  Domi- 
ni. 

J'/.ifN-  is 

Kyrie  eleison. 

Christe  eleison. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

Pater  noster  [secretd). 

V.  Et  ne  nos  inducas 
in  tentationem. 

R.  Sed  libera  nos  a  ma- 
le. 


Ant.  Young  men  and 
maidens,  old  men  and 
children,  let  them  praise 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 


Lord,  have  mercy. 

Christ,  have  mercy. 

Lord,  have  mercy. 

Our  Father  {inaudibly). 

V.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation. 

R.  But  deliver  us  from 
evil. 


590 


The  BuriaIv  of  Childrrx. 


V.  Sinite  parvulos  ve- 
nire ad  me. 

R.  Talium  est  enim  reg- 
num  ccelorum. 

V.   Domiuus  vobiscum. 

R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo. 


V.  vSuffer  the  little  chil- 
dren to  come  to  Me. 

R.  For  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

V.  The  Lord  be  with 
you. 

R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 


A 


OMNIPOTENS  sempi- 
terne  Deus,  sanctae 
puritatis  amator,  qui  ani- 
mam  hujus  parvuli  ad  cce- 
lorum regnum  hodie  mise- 
ricorditer  vocare  dignatus 
es :  digneris  etiam,  Domi- 
ne,  ita  nobiscum  miseri- 
corditer  agere,  ut  meritis 
tuae  sauctissimoe  Passionis, 
et  iutercessioue  beatae 
Marise  semper  Virginis  et 
omnium  Sanctorum  tuo- 
rum,  in  eodem  regno  nos 
cum  omnibus  Sanctis  et 
Electis  tuis  semper  facias 
congaudere.  Qui  vivis  et 
regnas,  cum  Deo  Patre,  in 
unitate  Spiritus  Sancti 
Deus,  per  omnia  saecula  sae- 
culorum. 

R.  Amen. 


HLMIGHTY,  Ever- 
lasting God,  lover 
of  holy  Purity,  who  of  Thy 
mercy  hast  this  day  vouch- 
safed to  call  the  soul  of 
this  little  one  unto  the 
kingdom  of  heaven : 
vouchsafe  also,  O  Lord,  to 
deal  with  us  with  the  like 
mercy,  that,  by  the  merits 
of  Thy  most  Holy  Passion, 
and  by  the  intercession  of 
Blessed  Mary  ever  Virgin, 
and  of  all  Thy  Saints,  Thou 
may  est  make  us  to  rejoice 
in  the  same  kingdom  with 
all  Thy  Saints  and  Elect. 
Who  livest  and  reignest 
with  God  the  Father,  in 
the  unity  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  God,  world  without 
end. 

R.  Amen. 


The  Buriai,  of  Chii^dren.  591 

Then  the  PrieU  sprinkles  the  Body  {as  also  the  Grave)  with  holy 
water,  and  incenses  it ;  after  which  it  is  buried. 

Lastly,  when  he  returns  from  the  burial  to  the  Church,  he  says  the 
Song  of  the  Three  Children,  Benedicite  {p.  327),  with  the  Gloria 
Patri  at  ihc  f.nd.     Tliia  Atitiphoii  is  said,  before  and  af^er . 

BENEDICITE    Domi-  ^^LESS   the  Lord,   all 

num,  omues  electi  A^    ye  His  elect,  keep 

ejus,  agite  dies  laetitise  et  days  of  gladuess  and  give 

confitemini  illi.  praise  unto  Him. 

Having  arrivri    j »  ihe  i"ln(rch,  th,-  Prir.sf   sa.yi^  hrfore  the  Altar : 

V.  Dominus  vobiscum.  V.  The    Ivord   be    with 

you. 
R.  Et  cum  spiritu  tuo.  R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

Orentu^.  Let  tcs  pray. 

"Y^EUS,  qui  miro  ordine  ^^   GOD,  who  dost  dis- 

/-*— '     Angel orum    minis-  ^^    pose  the  services  of 

teria  hominumque  dispeu-  Angels  and  men  in  a  won- 

sas,  concede  propitius,  ut  a  derful     order,     mercifully 

quibus  tibi   miuistrantibus  grant    that   as    Thy    holy 

in  coelo  semper   assistitur.  Angels  always  minister  be- 

ab  his  in  terra  vita  nostra  fore   Thee    in   heaven,    so 

muniatur.      Per   Christum  by  them  we  may  be  pro- 

Dominum  nostrum.  tected  in  our  life  on  earth. 
Through  Christ  our  Lord. 

R.  Amen.  R.   Amen. 


o 


VARIOUS  PRAYERS  FOR  THE  DEAD. 

For  a  deceased  Pope. 
GOD,  by  whose  inscrutable  appointment  Thy  ser- 
vant N.  {here  express  his  ?iame)  was  numbered 


592         Various  Prayers  for  thk  Dead. 

among  the  Chief  Bishops  :  graut,  we  beseech  Thee, 
that  he,  who  was  Vicar  of  Thine  Only-begotten  Son  on 
earth,  may  receive  a  place  among  Thy  holy  Pontiffs 
who  have  entered  into  everlasting  blessedness. 


For  a  deceased  Bishof>  or  Priest. 

^~\  GOD,  who  didst  raise  Thy  servant  N.  {here  ex- 
^^  press  his  name)  to  the  dignity  of  Bishop  {or 
Priest)  in  the  Apostolic  Priesthood  :  grant,  we  beseech 
Thee,  that  he  may  be  for  ever  united  to  the  company 
of  the  same. 

Another  Prayer  for  a  deceased  Bishop. 

/^RANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  soul 
^^-^  of  Thy  servant  Bishop  N.  {here  express  his 
name),  which  Thou  hast  taken  from  the  toilsome  con- 
flict of  this  world,  may  have  fellowship  among  Thy 
Saints. 

/■'or  i!  deceased  I^'iest. 

r^  LORD,  we  pray  Thee  that  the  soul  of  Thy  Priest, 
^-^  Thy  servant  N.  {here  express  his  name),  which, 
while  he  abode  in  this  world.  Thou  didst  adorn  with 
sacred  gifts,  may  ever  rejoice  in  a  glorious  seat  in 
heaven. 

.     For, a  Man  deceased. 

/^  LORD,  incline  Thine  ear  unto  the  prayers  where- 
^-^  by  we  humbly  call  upon  Thee  to  show  mercy 
unto  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  N.   {here  express  the 


Various  Prayers  for  the  Dead.         593 

name),  which  Thou  hast  commanded  to  depart  out  of 
this  life  ;  that  it  miay  please  Thee  to  set  him  in  a  place 
of  peace  and  light,  and  give  him  a  part  with  Thy 
Saints. 

/'in-  ,1    lFo})i((}t  dccrased. 

"~T|  '.  ORD,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  the  tenderness  of  Thy 
r* — '  great  mercy,  to  have  pity  upon  the  soul  of  Thy 
handmaid  N.  {here  express  her  name)  ;  cleanse  her 
■from  all  defilements  which  have  stained  this  mortal 
body,  and  give  her  inheritance  in  everlasting  salvation. 


For  deceased  Parents. 

/^  GOD,  who  hast  commanded  us  to  honor  our  fa- 
^^  ther  and  mother,  look  in  the  tenderness  of  Thy 
mercy  upon  the  souls  of  my  father  and  mother,  and 
forgive  them  their  sins,  and  grant  unto  me  the 
joy  of  seeing  them,  again  in  the  glorious  light  of  ever- 
lasting life. 

For  deceased  Brethren,  Relations,  and  Benefactors. 

/^  GOD,  the  bestower  of  forgiveness,  etc.,  p.  779. 

For  a   dead  Friend. 

'"p^BlvP  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  and  at  the  pray- 
<■■— ^    ers  of  Mary,  the  most  Blessed  Mother  of  God, 

ever  Virgin,  let  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  have  a  place  in 

the  light  of  everlasting  blessedness. 


594  Various  Prayers  for  the  Dead. 

Far    Bencfacfoi>. 

*Tp:^  AVE  mercy,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  upon  the 
r-*— 0  souls  of  all  our  departed  benefactors,  aud  in  re- 
turn for  the  benefits  which  they  bestowed  upon  us  on 
earth  let  them  obtain  an  eternal  reward  in  heaven. 


For  Those  we  are  Sound  to  Fi'ay  for. 

fp<  RANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that 
vi/  the  souls  of  Thy  servants  and  handmaidens,  the 
commemoration  of  whom  we  keep  with  special  reve- 
rence, and  for  whom  we  are  bidden  and  are  bound  to 
pray,  and  the  souls  of  all  our  benefactors,  relations, 
and  connections,  and  all  the  faithful,  may  rest  in  the 
bosom  of  Thy  Saints  ;  and  hereafter,  in  the  Resurrec- 
tion from  the  dead,  may  please  Thee  in  the  land  of  the 
living. 

For  One  Overtaken  by  Sudden  Death. 

*7Tr  LMIGHTY  and  merciful  God,  in  whose  hand  is 
(v^-*^  the  lot  of  man,  absolv^e  the  soul  of  Thy  ser- 
vant, we  beseech  Thee,  from  all  sins  ;  that  although 
surprised  by  sudden  death  he  may  not  lose  the  bene- 
fit of  the  repentance  which  he  desired. 

Fot     'Fhose  :cho   k'ff)n<>e-  in   a    rriiietrrx. 

/^  GOD,  in  whose  tender  mercy  the  souls  of  the 
^^  faithful  are  at  rest,  of  Thy  favor  give  unto  the 
souls  of  all  Thy  servants  and  handmaidens,  who  here 
and  everywhere  sleep  in  Christ,  pardon  of  sin ;  that 


Various  Prayers  for  the  Dead. 


595 


they,  being  absolved  from  all  guilt,  may  evermore 
rejoice  with  Thee.  Through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Thy  Son,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee,  in  the 
unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  God,  world  wdthout  end. 
Ainen. 


Ib^mns  anb  Sequences 


FOR  THE 


Cburcb'6Sea6on0* 


597 


Ibijmne  anb    Sequencee  for    tbe 
CI)urcb*0  Sea9on0* 


1.  MORNING  HYMN.     {See  p.  37.) 

2.  THE  THIRD  HOUR.     TIERCE. 

•"I^  UNC,  Sancte  nobis  Spin-    ^^  OME),    Holy    Ghost,  with 
I    /         tus,  V_y  God  the  Son, 

Unum  Patri  cum  Filio,  And    God    the     Father, 

ever  One  ; 
Dignare  promptus  ingeri  Shed   forth   Thy  grace    within 

our  breast, 
Nostro  refusus  pectori.  And   dwell    with    us,    a   ready 

guest. 

Os,  lingua,  mens,  sensus,  vigor    By  every  power,  by  heart  and 

tongue, 
Confessionem  personent ;  By  act  and  deed.  Thy  praise  be 

sung  ; 
Flammescat  igne  caritas,  Inflame  with  perfect  love  each 

sense, 
Accendat  ardor  proximos.  That  others'  souls  may  kindle 

thence. 

Prsesta,  Pater  piissime,  O  Father,  that  we  ask  be  done, 

Patrique  compar  Unice,  Through    Jesus    Christ,   Thine 

only  Son, 
Cum  Spiritu  Paraclito  Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and 

Regnans  per  omne  saeculum.  Thee, 

Shall  live  and  reign  eternally. 
Amen.  Amen. 

3.  THE  SIXTH  HOUR.     SEXT. 

ECTOR     potens,     verax     ^^   GOD  of  truth,  O  IvOrd  of 
Deus,  \J         might, 

Qui    temperas     rerum  Who  orderest  time  and 

vices,  change  aright, 

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351 


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Hymxs  and  Sequences. 


Splendore  mane  illuminas, 
Et  ignibus  meridiem  : 

Exstingue  flamraas  litium, 
Aufer  calorem  noxium, 
Confer  salutem  corporum, 
Veramque  pacem  cordium. 

Prsesta,  Pater  piissime, 
Patrique  compar  Uuice, 

Cum  Spiritu  Paraclito 

Regnans  per  omne  saeculum. 

Amen. 


Brightening     the     morn    with 

golden  gleams, 
Kindling  the    noon-day's  fiery 

beams : 

Quench  Thou  in  us  the  flames 

of  strife, 
From  passion's   heat   preserve 

our  life, 
Our   bodies   keep    from    perils 

free, 
And  give  our  souls  true  peace  in 

Thee. 

Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  L,ord 

most  High, 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and 

Thee, 
Doth  live  and  reign  eternally. 
Amen. 


4.       THE  NINTH  HOUR.  NONE. 

'^Xy  ERUM,  Deus,    tenax  \'i 


gor, 
Immotus  in  te  perma- 
nens, 
Ivucis  diumse  tempora 

Successibus  determinans : 


I^arg^re  lumen  vespere, 

Quo  vita  nusquam  decidat ; 

Sed  pnemium  mortis  sacrae 
Perennis  instet  gloria, 

Prsesta,  Pater  piissime, 
Patrique  compar  Unice, 


OGOD,     creation's    secret 
force, 
Thyself     unmov'd,     all 
motion's  source, 
Who,  from  the  morn  till  even- 
ing's ray, 
Through  all  its  changes  guid'st 
the  day : 

Grant  us,  when  this  short  life  is 

past. 
The  glorious  evening  that  shall 

last: 
That,  by  a  holy  death  attain'd, 
Eternal  glory  may  be  gain'd. 

O  Father,  that  we  ask  be  done, 
Through   Jesus   Christ,    Thine 
only  Son ; 


Hymns  and  Sequences.  6oi 

Cum  Spiritu  Paraclito  Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and 

Thee, 
Regnans  per  oiiine  sa;cuhim.  Shall  live  and  reign  eternally. 

Amen.  Amen. 

5.  VESPER  HYMN.     {Seep.  190.) 

6.  COMPI^INE,  OR  EVENING  HYMN.    {Seep.  73.) 

7.  ADVENT,  AT    VESPERS. 

CREATORalmesiderum,         y<--|REATOR  of  the  stars  of 

sterna  lux  credentium,  Thy  people's  everlasting 

light, 
Jesu,  Redemptor  omnium,  Jesu,  Redeemer,  save  us  all, 

Intende  votis  supplicum.  And   hear  Thy  servants  vv^hen 

they  call. 

Qui  daemonis  ne  fraudibus  Thou,  grieving  that  the  ancient 

curse 

Periret  orbis,  impetu  Should  doom  to  death  an  uni- 

verse, 

Amoris  actus,  languid!  Hast  found  the  med'cine,  full  of 

grace, 

Mundi  medela  factus  es.  To  save  and  heal  a  ruin'd  race. 

Commune  qui  mundi  nefas  Thou  cam'st,  the  Bridegroom  of 

the  Bride, 
Ut  expiares,  ad  Crucem  As  drew  the  world  to  evening 

tide, 
E  Virginis  sacrario  Proceeding  from  a  virgin  shrine, 

Intacta  prodis  victima.  The  spotless  Victim  all  divine. 

Cujus  potestas  gloriae,  At  whose  dread  Name,  majestic 

now, 
Nomenque  cum  primum  sonat,    All  knees  must  bend,  all  hearts 

must  bow  ; 
Et  coelites,  et  inferi  And  things  celestial  Thee  shall 

own, 
Tremente  curvantur  genu.  And    things    terrestrial,    lyord 

alone. 


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Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Te  deprecamur  ultimas 

Magnutn  diei  Judicein  : 

Armis  supenice  gratise 

Defende  nos  ab  hostibus. 
Virtus,  honor,  laus,  gloria 

Deo  Patri,  cum  Filio, 
Sancto  simul  Paraclito, 
In  sseculorum  ssecula. 


O  Thou  whose  coming  is  with 
dread, 

To  judge  the  living  and  the 
dead, 

Preser%-e  us,  while  we  dwell  be- 
low, 

From  ev'ry  insult  of  the  foe. 

To  Him  who  comes  the  world  to 

free. 
To  God  the  Son,  all  glory  be  : 
To  God  the  Father,  as  is  meet, 
To  God  the  blessed  Paraclete. 
Amen. 


s. 

^■V~T^ENI,  veni,  Emmanuel ! 
Captivum  solve  Israel 
Qui  gemit  in  exilio, 


Amen. 
ADVENT  HYMN. 

RAW    nigh,  draw    nigh, 
Emmanuel, 
And  ransom  captive  Is- 


Privatus  Dei  Filio. 

Gaude  !  gaude  !    Emmanuel 

Nascetur  pro  te,  Israel. 

Veni,  O  Jesse  virgula  ! 

Ex  hostis  tuos  inigula, 
De  specu  tuos  tartari 
Educ,  et  antro  barathri. 

Gaude  !  gaude  I   Emmanuel 
Nascetur  pro  te,  Israel. 

Veni,  veni,  O  Oriens  ! 
Solare  nos  adveniens : 
Noctis  depelle  nebulas, 
Dirasque  noctis  tenebras. 


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rael. 
That   mourns   in    lonely   exile 

here 
Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 
Rejoice  !  rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  be  bom  for  thee,  O  Israel ! 

Draw  nigh,  O  Jesse's  Rod,  draw 

nigh. 
To  free  us  from  the  enemy  ; 
From  Hell's  infernal  pit  to  save. 
And    give   us  \nctory  o'er    the 

grave. 
Rejoice!  rejoice!  Emmanuel 
Shall  be  bom  for  thee,  O  Israel ! 

Draw  nigh,  Thou  Orient,  who 

Shalt  cheer 
And  comfort  by  Thine  Advent 

here. 
And    banish    far    the  brooding 

gloom 
Of    sinful    night    and    endless 

doom. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


603 


Gaude  !  gaude  !  Emmauuel 
Nascetur  pro  te,  Israel. 

Veui,  clavis  Davidica  ! 

Regna  reclude  ccelica, 

Fac  iter  tutum  superum, 

Et  Claude  vias  inferum. 
Gaude  !  gaude  !  Euimanuel 
Nascetur  pro  te,  Israel. 

Veni,  veni,  Adonai  ! 

Qui  populo  ill  Sinai 

I,egem  dedisti  vertice, 

In  majestate  glorite. 
Gaude  !  gaude  !  Emmanuel 
Nascetur  pro  te,  Israel. 

Amen. 


Rejoice  !  rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  be  born  for  thee,  O  Israel  ! 

Draw  nigh,  draw  nigh,  O  Da- 
vid's Key, 

The  Heavenly  Gate  will  ope  to 
Thee  ; 

Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on 
high, 

And  close  the  path  to  misery. 

Rejoice  !  rejoice  !  Emmanuel 

Shall  be  born  for  thee,  O  Israel ! 

Draw  nigh,  draw  nigh,  O  L,ord 

of  Might, 
Who  to  Thy  tribes  from  Sinai's 

height 
In  ancient  time  didst  give  the 

law, 
In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  awe. 
Rejoice  !  rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  be  born  for  thee,  O  Israel ! 
Amen. 


9.  ADVENT. 

Isa.  xlv.  8  :  "  Drop  dew,  ye  heavens,  frotn  above,  and  let  the  clotids 


rain  the  Just  One , 
Saviour^ 


let  the  earth  be  opened,  and  bud  forth 


a^ 


ORATE,    coeli,    desuper, 
et  nubes  pluant  Jus- 
tum. 


X) 


Ne  irascaris,  Domine,  et 
ne  ultra  meniineris  iniquita- 
tis  :  ecce,  civitas  Sancti  facta  est 
dcserta  :  Sion  deserta  facta  est : 
Jerusalem  desolata  est :  domus 
sanctificationis  tuae  et  glorise 
tuae,  ubi  laudaverunt  te  patres 
nostri. 

Rorate,  etc. 

Peccavimus,   et   facti   sumus 


ROP    dew,    ye    heavens, 
from  above,  and  let  the 
clouds    rain     the   Just 
One. 

Be  not  very  angry,  O  Lord, 
and  remember  no  longer  our 
iniquit}' :  behold.  Thy  holy  city 
is  become  deserted :  Sion  is  be- 
come a  desert :  Jerusalem  is 
desolate  :  the  houseof  Thy  sanc- 
tification  and  of  Thy  glory, 
where  our  fathers  praised  Thee. 
Drop  dew,  etc. 
We  have  sinned,  and  are  be- 


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Hymns  and  Sequences. 


tanquani  iminuiidi  nos :  et  ce- 
cidimus  quasi  folium  universi, 
et  iniquitates  nostrte  quasi  ven- 
tusabstulerunt  nos :  abscoudisti 
faciem  tuam  a  uobis,  et  allisisti 
nos  in  manu  iniquitatis  nostrae. 

Rorate,  etc. 

Vide,  Domine,  afflictionem 
populi  tui,  et  mitte  queni  mis- 
surus  es :  emitte  Agnum  do- 
minatorem  terrse,  de  Petra  de- 
serti,  ad  montem  filiae  Si  on  :  ut 
auferat  ipse  jugum  captivitatis 
nostrse. 

Rorate,  etc. 

Cousolamini,  consolamini, 
popule  meus :  cito  veniet  salus 
tua :  quare  moerore  cousu- 
meris  ?  quia  innovav-it  te  dolor  : 
salvabo  te :  noli  timere :  ego 
enim  sum  Dominus  Deus  tuus, 
Sanctus  Israel,  Redemptor  tuus. 


Rorate,  etc. 


come  as  unclean  :  and  we  have 
all  fallen  as  a  leaf,  and  our  ini- 
quities like  the  wind  have  car- 
ried us  awa}' :  Thou  hast  hidden 
Thy  face  from  us,  and  hast 
crushed  us  in  the  hand  of  our 
iniquit}'. 

Drop  dew,  etc. 

Behold,  O  IvOrd,  the  affiction 
of  Thy  people,  and  send  forth 
Him  who  is  to  come  :  send  forth 
the  Lamb,  the  ruler  of  the  earth, 
from  Petra  of  the  desert,  to  the 
mount  of  the  daughter  of  Sion  : 
that  He  may  take  away  the 
yoke  of  our  captivity.  * 

Drop  dew,  etc. 

Be  comforted,  be  comforted, 
My  people  :  thy  salvation  com- 
eth  quickly  :  why  with  grief  art 
thou  consumed  ?  for  sorrow  hath 
stricken  thee :  I  will  save  thee, 
fear  not :  for  I  am  the  Lord  thy 
God,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  thy 
Redeemer. 

Drop  dew,  etc. 


10. 


THE  GRE-\T  ANTIPHONS. 


The  following  great  Antiphons  are  said  entire  before  and  after  the 
Magnificat,  from  the  \-th  to  the  23^  of  December,  inclusive. 
If  the  Vespers  are  of  a  double,  the  great  Antiphon  is  said  after 
the  prayer  of  the  feast,  for  the  commemoration  of  Advent. 

Antiphon  for  the  nth  of  December. 

OSAPIENTIA,  quffi  ex  ore 
Altissimi    prodiisti,    at- 
tingens  a  fine  usque  ad 
finem,  fortiter  suaviterque  dis- 
ponens  omnia:  veni  ad  docen- 
dum  nos  \nam  prudentise. 


o 


WISDOM  that  comest 
out  of  the  mouth  of  the 
Most  High,  thatreachest 
from  one  end  to  another,  and 
dost  mightily  and  sweetly  order 
all  things  :  come  to  teach  us  the 
way  of  prudence  ! 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


605 


Antiphon  for  the  i8th  of  December. 

OADONAI,  and  Ruler  of  the 
house  of  Israel,  who 
didst  appear  unto  Moses 
in  the  burning  bush,  andgavest 
him  the  law  in  Sinai  :  come  to 
redeem  us  with  an  outstretched 
arm  ! 


OADONAI,  et  dux  domus 
Israel,  qui  Mo^^si  in  igne 
flammae  rubi  apparuisti, 
et  ei  in  Sina  legem  dedisti :  veni 
ad  redimendum  nos  in  brachio 
extento. 


Antiphon  for  the  I gth  of  December. 

OROOT  of  Jesse,  which 
standest  for  an  ensign  of 
the  people,  at  whom  the 


O  RADIX   Jesse,    qui    stas 
in  signum  populorum; 


super  quern  continebunt 
reges  os  suum,  quern  gentes  de- 
precabuntur :  veni  ad  liberau- 
dum  nos  :  jam  noli  tardare. 

Antiphon  for  the 

OCI.AVIS  David,  et  scep- 
trum  domus  Israel :  qui 
aperis  et  nemo  claudit : 
claudis  et  nemo  aperit ;  veni,  et 
educ  vinctum  de  domo  carceris, 
sedentem  in  tenebris,  et  umbra 
mortis. 


Antiphon  for  the 

OORIENS    splendor   lucis 
seternse,  et  sol  justitice: 
veni,  et  illumina  seden- 
tes  in  tenebris  et  umbra  mortis. 


kings  shall  shut  their  mouths, 
whom  the  Gentiles  shall  seek : 
come  to  deliver  us,  make  no 
tarrying. 

20th  of  December. 

KEY  of  David,  and  Seep- 


o 


tre  of  the  house  of  Is- 
rael ;  that  openeth  and 
no  man  shutteth  ;  and  shutteth 
and  no  man  openeth  :  come  to 
bring  out  the  prisoner  from  the 
prison,  and  them  that  sit  in 
darkness,  and  in  the  shadow  of 
death. 

2ist  of  December. 

ODAYSPRING,  Brightness 
of  the  everlasting  light, 
Son  of  Justice,  come  to 
give  light  to   them  that  sit  in 
darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of 
death  ! 


Antiphon  for  the  22d  of  December. 

OREX  gentium  et  deside-     /^     KING   of  the    Gentiles 
ratus    earum,   lapisque     V^-/ 
angularis       qui       facis 


yea,  and  desire  thereof; 
O     Corner-stone,      that 


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Hymns  and  Sequences. 


utraque  unum :  veni,  et  salva  makest  of  two  one  :  come  to 
hominem,  quern  de  linio  for-  save  man,  whom  Thou  hast 
masti.  made  of  the  dust  of  the  earth  ! 

Antiphon  for  the  2jd  of  December. 

O     EMMANUEL,     rex     et     >^ 
legifernoster,  expectatio     \^      and      our      Law-giver 


EMMANUEL,     rex     et     g--\    EMMANUEL,  our  King 

and       our       Law-giver, 

Gentium,     et     Salvator  Longing  of  the  Gentiles; 

earum  :  veni  ad  salvandum  nos,     yea,     and     salvation     thereof: 

Domine  Deus  noster.  come  to  save  us,  O  Lord   our 

God! 


11.  CHRISTMAS, 

f^'ESU,  Redemptor  omnium, 

Quem  lucis  ante  originem 

Parem  patemae  gloriae 
Pater  supremus  edidit : 

Tu  lumen  et  splendor  Patris, 
Tu  spes  perennis  omnium, 

Intende  quas  fundunt  preces 

Tui  per  orbem  servuli. 

Memento,  rerum  Conditor, 
Nostri  quod  olim  corporis, 

Sacrata  ab  alvo  Virginis 

Nascendo,  formam  sumpseris. 

Testatur  hoc  praesens  dies, 
Currens  i>er  anni  circulum. 

Quod  solus  e  sinu  Patris 

Mundi  salus  adveneris. 


AT  VESPERS. 

rt  ESU  !     Redeemer      of      the 
1         world  I 

WTio,  ere  the  earliest  dawn 
of  light, 
"Wast  from  eternal  ages  bom. 
Immense     in     glory     as     in 
might : 

Immortal  Hope  of  all  mankind ! 
In  whom  the  Father's  face  we 
see. 
Hear    Thou   the    prayers    Thy 
people  pour 
This     day     throughout     the 
world  to  Thee. 

Remember,  O  Creator  Lord  ! 
That  in  the  Virgin's    sacred 
womb 
Thou  wast  conceived,   and    of 
her  flesh 
Didst  our  mortality  assume. 

This  ever-blest  recurring  day 
Its    witness    bears    that    all 
alone. 
From  Thy  own  Father's  bosom 
forth, 
To  save  the  world  Thou  cam- 
est  down. 


Hymns  and 

Sequences.                  607 

Huuc  astra,  tellus,  aequora, 

0  day  to   which    the    seas  and 

sky, 

Hunc  orane,  quod  coelo  subest, 

And  earth  and   heaven,  glad 
welcome  sing; 

Salutis  Auctorem  novae 

0  day  which  healed  our  misery', 
And  brought  on  earth  Salva- 

Novo salutat  cantico. 

tion's  King  ! 

Et  nos,  beata  quos  sacri 

We  too,  0  Eord,  who  have  been 
cleansed 

Rigavit  uuda  sanguinis, 

In  Thy  own  fount   of  bloom 
divine. 

Natalis  ob  diem  tui 

Offer  the  tribute  of  sweet  song 

Hymni  tributum  solvimus. 

On    this    blest    natal    da}^  of 
Thine. 

Jesu,  tibi  sit  gloria, 

0  Jesu  !  born  of  Virgin  bright, 

Qui  natus  es  de  Virgine, 

Immortal  glory  be  to  Thee  ; 

Cum  Patre  et  almo  Spiritu, 

Praise  to  the  Father  infinite, 

In  sempiterna  ssecula. 

And  Holy  Ghost  eternally. 

Amen. 

Amen. 

12. 


CHRISTMASTIDE. 


"-7T"  DKSTE,  fideles, 
r*l  _      Eseti  triumphantes  ; 
Venite,  venite  in  Beth- 
lehem ; 

Natum  videte 
Regem  Angelorum ; 
Venite  adoremus, 
Venite  adoremus, 
Venite  adoremus  Dominum. 


Deum  de  Deo, 
Lumen  de  Lumine, 
Gestant  puellse  viscera : 

Deum"  verum, 
Genitum  non  factum : 
Venite  adoremus,  etc. 


YE  faithful,  approach  ye 
Joyfully  triumphing ; 
O  come  ye,  O  come  ye 
to  Bethlehem  ; 
Come  and  behold  5-6 
Born  the  King  of  Angels  : 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ 
the  Eord. 

God  of  God  eternal ; 

Eight  from  light  proceeding ; 
Eo,  He  deigns  in    the  Virgin's 
womb  to  lie. 

Very  God,  yea, 

Not  made  but  begotten  : 
O  come,  let  us  adore,  etc. 


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HvMxs  AND  Sequences. 


Cantet  nunc  lo 
Chorus  Angelorum  : 
Cantet  nunc  aula  ccelestium, 

Gloria  in  excelsis  Deo  : 
Venite  adoremus,  etc. 


All  \-e  choirs  of  angels, 
Coine,  alleluia  !  sing, 
Sing  all  ye  citizens  of  heaven 

above, 
Glor>-  to  God  in  the  highest 

heavens  : 
O  come,  let  us  adore,  etc. 


Ergo  qui  natus 
Die  hodierna, 
Jesu,  tibi  sit  gloria  : 

Patris  seterni 
Verbum  caro  factum ; 
Venite  adoremus,  etc. 


Amen. 


Yea,  Lord,  we  greet  Thee, 
Born  this  happy  morning  : 
O  Jesus,  now  to  Thee  be  glory 
given , 
Word  of  the  Father, 
In  our  flesh  appearing  : 
O  come,  let  us  adore,  etc. 

Amen. 


13.  THE  HOLY  INNOCENTS,  AT  VESPERS. 


^V  ALVETE,     flores     marty- 

Quos  lucis  ipso  in  limine 

Christi  insecutor  sustulit, 
Ceu  turbo  nascentes  ro.sas. 


Xi 


OVELY  flowers  of  Mar- 
tyrs, hail ! 
Smitten  by  the  tyrant 
foe 
On  life's  threshold— as  the  gale 
Strews     the    roses    ere    they 
blow. 


Vos  prima  Christi  victima, 
Grex  immolatorum  tener, 

Aram  sub  ipsam  simplices 

Palma  et  coronis  luditis. 


First  to  bleed  for  Christ,  sweet 
lambs  ! 
What  a  simple  death  ye  died  ! 
Sporting  with  your  wreath  and 
palms 
At  the  verv  altar-side  ! 


Jesu,  tibi  sit  gloria. 
Qui  natus  es  de  Virgine, 
Cum  Patre  et  almo  Spiritu, 
In  sempitema  sa;cula. 

Amen. 


Honor,  glory,  virtue,  merit. 
Be  to  Thee,  O  Virgin's  Son, 

With  the  Father,  and  the  Spirit, 
While  eternal  ages  run. 

Amen. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


609 


14.  THE  EPIPHANY,  AT  VEvSPERS. 

RUDEUS  Herodes,  Deuni 
quid 


c 


Regeni      venire 
times? 
Not!  eripit  mortalia, 

Qui  regna  dat  coelestia. 


Ibaut  Magi,  quam  viderant, 
Stellam  sequentes  praeviara  : 
lyumeu  requirunt  lumine, 

Deum  fatentur  munere. 


I^avacra  puri  gurgitis 
CcElestis  Agnus  atdgit : 
Peccata,  quae  non  detulit, 
Nos  abluendo  sustulit. 


Novum  genus  potentiae  : 
Aquae  rubescunt  hydriae, 
Vinumque  jussa  fundere, 

Mutavit  unda  originem. 


y^^    CRUElv  Herod  !  why  thus 
\J         fear 

Thy  King  and  God,  who 
comes  below? 
No  earthly  crown  comes  He  to 
take, 
Who  heavenly  kingdoms  doth 
bestow. 

The  wiser  Magi  see  the  star, 

And  follow  as  it  leads  before  ; 
By  its  pure  ray  they  seek  the 
Light, 
And    with     their    gifts    that 
lyight  adore. 

Behold  at  length  the  heavenly 
I,amb 
Baptized   in    Jordan's  sacred 
flood; 
There     consecrating     by     His 
touch 
Water  to  cleanse  us  in    His 
blood. 

But  Cana  saw  her  glorious  Lord 
Begin  His  miracles  divine  ; 

When  water,  reddening  at  His 
word, 
Flowed     forth     obedient     in 


Jesu,  tibi  sit  gloria, 
Qui  apparuisti  gentibus, 

Cum  Patre  et  almo  Spiritu, 

In  sempiterna  Scccula.    Amen, 


To  Thee,  O  Jesu,  who  Th5^self 
Hast  to  the  Gentile  world  dis- 
played. 
Praise,  with    the    Father  ever- 
more. 
And  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
paid.    Amen. 


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Hymns  and  Sequences. 


15.  THE   CONVERSION  OF  ST.  PAUL,  AT  VES- 
PERS.    {hiHuary  2^.) 


e 


GREGIE     doctor 
mores  instrue, 


Paule, 


Ji"' 


Et  nostra    tecum    pectora  in 

coelum  trahe  ; 
Velata   dum   meridiem    cemat 

Fides, 
Et  solis  instar  sola  regnet  Cha- 

ritas.  / 

Sit  Trinitati  sempiterna  gloria, 

Honor,  'potestas,   atque  jubila- 

tio, 
In  unitate,  quae  gubemat  omnia, 

Per  universa  ceternitatis  sitcula. 
Amen. 

16.  LENT,  AT 

HUDI,     benigne      Condi- 
,        tor, 

Nostras    preces    cum 
fletibus, 
In  hoc  sacro  jejunio 

Fusas  quadragenario. 

Scrutator  alme  cordium, 
Infirma  tu  scis  virium  : 
Ad  te  reversis  exhibe 

Remissionis  gratiam. 


Multum  quidem  peccavimus, 
Sed  parce  confitentibus : 


;AD  us,  great    teacher, 
Paul,     in     wisdom's 
ways. 
And  lift  our  hearts  with  thine 
to  heaven's  high  throne  : 
Till  Faith  beholds  the  clear  me- 
ridian blaze. 
And  suulike  in  the  soul  reigns 
Charity  alone. 

Praise,        blessing,       majesty, 
through  endless  days. 
Be  to  the    Trinity  imtftortal 
given ; 
Who  in  pure  unity  profoundly 
sways 
Eternally  all   things  alike  in 
earth  and  heaven.    Amen. 

VESPERS. 

O     MAKER    of   the  world, 
give  ear ! 
Accept  the  prayer,  and 
own  the  tear, 
Towards    Thy    seat    of    mercy 

sent, 
In  this  most  holy  fast  of  Lent. 

Each  heart  is  manifest  to  Thee  : 
Thou  knovvest  our  infirmity  : 
Forgive  Thou    then  each  soul 

that  fain 
Would  seek  to  Thee,  and  turn 

again. 

Our  sins  are  manifold  and  sore  ; 
But  pardon  them  that  sin  de- 
plore ; 


Hymns  and  Skquences. 


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Ad  nominis  laudetn  tui 
Confer  medelam  lang^uidis. 


And,    for    Thy     name's    sake, 

make  each  soul, 
That  feels  and  owns  its  languor, 

whole. 


Concede  nostrum  conteri 
Corpus  per  abstinentiam : 
Culpse  ut  relinquant  pabulum 

Jejuna  corda  criminum. 


So  mortify  we  every  sense 

By  grace  of  outward  abstinence, 

That  from  each  stain  and  spot 

of  sin 
The  soul   may  keep    her    fast 

within. 


Praesta,  beata  Trinitas, 
Concede  simplex  Unitas ; 
Ut  fructuosa  sint  tuis 
Jejuniorum  munera. 
Amen. 


Grant,  O  Thou  blessed  Trinity, 
Grant,  O  Essential  Unity, 
That  this  our  fast  of  forty  days 
May  work  our  profit  and  Thy 
praise.    Amen. 


17.  LENT, 

j^^X  more  docti  mystico 


Servemus  hoc  jejunium, 

Deno  dierura  circulo, 
Ducto  quater  notissimo. 

I,ex  et  Prophetse  primitus 

Hoc  pra;tulerunt,  postmodum 
Christus  sacravit,  omnium 
Rex  atque  Factor  temporura. 

Utamur  ergo  parcius 

Verbis,  cibis,  et  potibus, 
Somno,  jocis,  et  arctius 

Perstemus  in  custodia. 
Vitemus  autem  noxia, 

Quee  subruunt  mentes  vagas, 


Xt 


OW,  with  the  slow  revolv- 
ing year, 
Again     the     Fast    we 
greet 
Which  in  its  mystic  circle  moves 
Of  forty  days  complete. 

That  Fast,  by  Ivaw  and  Prophet 
taught, 

By  Jesus  Christ  restored  ; 
Jesus,  of  seasons  and  of  times 

The  Maker  and  the  L,ord. 

Henceforth  more  sparing  let  us 
be 
Of  food,  of  words,  of  sleep  ; 
Henceforth    beneath  a  stricter 
guard 
The  roving  senses  keep  ; 

And     let    us    shun     whatever 
things 
Distract  the  careless  heart ; 


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Hymns  and  Sequences. 


NuUutnque  deiuus  callidi 
Hostis  locum  tyrauuidi. 

Flectainus  iramvindicem, 

Ploremus  ante  Judicem, 
Claiuenius  ore  supplici, 

Dicamus  oinnes  cemui. 

Nostris  inalis  oflFendimus 

Tuaru,  Deus,  clemeutiaiu  : 
Effunde  nobis  desuper 
Remissor  indulgentiam. 

Memento  quod  sumus  tui, 

Licet  caduci  plasmatis : 
Ne  des  honorem  uomiuis 

Tui,  precamur,  alteri. 

L,axa  malum,  quod  fecimus, 
Auge  bonum,  quod  poscimus : 
Placere  quo  tandem  tibi 
Possimus  hie,  et  perpetim. 


And  let  us  shut  our  souls  against 
The  tyrant  tempter's  art ; 

And  weep  before  the  Judge,  and 
strive 
His  vengeance  to  appease  ; 
Saying    to    Him  with  contrite 
voice 
Upon  our  bended  knees  : 

Much  have  we  sinned,  O  lyOrd  ! 
and  still 

We  sin  each  day  we  live  ; 
Yet  look  in  pity  from  on  high. 

And  of  Thy  grace  forgive. 

Remember   that   we   still    are 
Thine, 
Though  of  a  fallen  frame  ; 
And  take  not  from  us  in  Thy 
wrath 
The  glory  of  Thy  name. 

Undo  past  evil ;  grant  us,  Lord, 
More  grace  to  do  aright ; 

So  may  we  now  and  ever  find 
Acceptance  in  Thy  sight. 


Prsesta,  beata  Trinitas, 
Concede,  simplex  Unitas, 
Ut  fnictuosa  sint  tuis 

Jejuniorum  munera. 


Blest  Trinity  in  Unity  ! 

Vouchsafe  us,  in  Thy  love. 
To  gather  from  these  fasts  be- 
low 
Amen.        Immortal  fruit  above.    Amen. 


18. 


PASSION  SUNDAY. 


"\'r'  EXILLA     Regis    prode-    '/^  HE    Royal   Banners   for- 
^^  *''"^         wardgo; 

The   Cross  shines  forth 
in  mystic  glow ; 


V  unt : 

Fulget  Crucis  raysteri- 
um, 


i^ 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


613 


Qua  vita  mortem  pertulit, 
Et  morte  vitain  protulit. 

Quae  vulnerata  lanceae 
Mucrone  diro,  criminum 
Ut  nos  lavaret  sordibus, 
Manavit  uuda  et  sanguine. 

Impleta  sunt,  quae  concinit 
David  fideli  carmine, 
Dicendo  nationibus  : 

Regnavit  a  ligno  Deus. 

Arbor  decora,  et  fulgida, 
Ornata  Regis  purpura, 
Electa  digno  stipite 
Tarn  sancta  membra  tangere. 

Beata,  cujus  brachiis 
Pretiuin  pependit  saeculi, 
Statera  facta  corporis, 
Tuiitque  praedam  tartari. 

O  Crux  ave,  spes  unica. 
Hoc  passionis  tempore 
Piis  adauge  gratiam, 

Reisque  dele  crimina. 


Where  He  in  flesh,   our  flesh 

who  made, 
Our  sentence  bore,  our  ransom 

paid : 

Where  deep  for  us  the  spear 

was  dyed, 
I^ife's  torrent  rushing  from  His 

side. 
To  wash  us  in    that    precious 

flood 
Where  mingled  Water  flowed, 

and  Blood. 

Fulfilled  is  all  that  David  told 
In  true  prophetic  song  of  old  ; 
Amidst  the  nations,  God,  saith 

he. 
Hath  reigned  and    triumphed 

from  the  Tree. 

O    Tree     of    beauty,    Tree  of 

light ! 
O     Tree    with     royal     purple 

dight ! 
Elect     on     whose     triumphal 

breast 
Those    holy  limbs  should  find 

their  rest : 

On  whose  dear  arms,  so  widely 
flung, 

The  weight  of  this  world's  ran- 
som hung : 

The  price  of  humankind  to 
pay, 

And  spoil  the  spoiler  of  his 
prey: 

O  Cross,  our  one  reliance,  hail ! 
This  holy  Passiontide  avail 
To   give    fresh    merit    to    the 

saint, 
And  pardon  to  the  penitent. 


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Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Te,  fons  salutis  Trinitas, 
Collaudet  omnes  spiritus : 

Quibus  Crucis  %-ictoriam 

Largiris,  adde  praemium. 


To  Thee,  Eternal  Three  in  One, 
Let    homage   meet   by   all   be 

done  : 
Whom  by  the  Cross  Thou  dost 

restore, 
Preserve  and  govern  evermore  ! 
Amen. 


19. 


B 


PASSIONTIDE. 


ANGE,  lingua,  gloriosi 
Lauream  certaminis, 


Et  super  crucis  trophseo 

Die  triumphum  nobilem, 
Qualiter  Redemptor  orbis 

Immolatus  vicerit. 
De  parentis  protoplasti 

Fraude  Factor  condolens, 
Quando  pomi  noxialis 

In  necem  morsu  ruit, 

Ipse  lignum  tunc  notavit, 
Damna  ligni  ut  solveret. 

Hoc  opus  nostrse  salutis 
Ordo  depoposcerat, 

Multiformis  proditoris 
Ars  ut  artem  falleret, 
Et  medelam  ferret  inde 

Hostis  unde  laeserat. 


C^  ING,  my  tongue,  the  glo- 
jC^         rious  battle 

With  completed  \'ictory 
rife: 
And  above  the  Cross's  trophy 

Tell  the  triumph  of  the  strife  : 
How    the     world's    Redeemer 

conquered 
•  By  surrendering  of  His  life. 

God    his   Maker,  sorely  griev- 
ing 
That    the    first-made    Adam 
fell 
When  he  ate  the  fruit  of  sor- 
row. 
Whose  reward  was  death  and 
hell, 
Noted  then  this  wood,  the  ruin 
Of  the  ancient  wood  to  quell. 

For  the  work  of  our  Salvation 
Needs  would  have  His  order 
so ; 
And  the  multiform  deceiver's 
Art  by  art  would  overthrow, 
And  from  thence  would  bring 
the  med'cine 
Whence    the   insult   of    the 
Foe. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


615 


Quando  venit  ergo  sacri 

Plenitudo  temporis, 
Missus  est  ab  arce  Patris 

Natus  orbis  Conditpr, 
Atque  ventre  virginali 

Carne  amictus  prodiit. 
Vagit  infans  inter  arcta 

Conditus  prsesepia 
Membra  pannis  involuta 

Virgo-  mater  alligat : 

Kt  Dei  manus,  pedesque 
Stricta  cingit  fascia. 


Wherefore,    when    the    sacred 
fulness 
Of  th'   appointed   time   was 
come, 
This  world's    Maker    left    His 
Father, 
Sent   the  Heav'nlj^  Mansion 
from, 
And    proceeded,    God     Incar- 
nate, 
Of  the  Virgin's  holy  womb. 

Weeps  the  Infant  in  the  man- 
ger 
That  in    Bethlehem's  stable 
stands ; 
And  His  limbs  the  Virgin  ?vIo- 
ther 
Doth  compose   in  swaddling 
bands. 
Meekly  thus  in  linen  folding 
Of    her    God    the    feet    and 
hands. 


I^ustra  sex  qui  jam  peregit 

Tempus  implens  corporis, 
Sponte  libera  Redemptor 

Passioni  deditus, 
Agnus  in  crucis  levatur 

Immolandus  stipite. 


Felle  potus  ecce  languet 

Spina,  clavi,  lancea ; 

Mite  corpus  perforatur, 
Unda  manat,  et  cruor ; 


Thirty  years  among  us  dwell- 
ing, 
His  appointed  time  fulfilled. 
Born  for    this.   He  meets    His 
Passion, 
For  that  this  He  freely  willed  : 
On  the  Cross  the  Lamb  is  lift- 
ed. 
Where  His  I^ife-blood  shall  be 
spilled. 

He  endured  the  nails,  the  spit- 
ting. 
Vinegar,      and     spear,     and 
reed  ; 
From  that  Holy  Body  broken 
Blood  and  Water  forth  pro- 
ceed: 


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Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Terra,  pontus,  astra,  inundus, 
Quo  lavantur  flumine. 

Crux  fidelis  1  inter  omnes 

Arbor  una  nobilis  I 
Silva  talem  nulla  profert 

Fronde,  flore,  gertnine : 

Dulce  ferrum,  dulce  lignum, 

Dulce  pondus  sustinent. 

Flecte  ramos,  arbor  alta, 

Tensa  laxa  \nscera, 
Et  rigor  lentescat  ille 
Quern  dedit  nativitas, 

Et  superni  membra  Regfis 

Tende  miti  stipite. 
Sola  digna  tu  fuisti 

Ferre  mundi  victimam 

Atque  portum  praiparare 

Area  mundo  naufrago, 
Quern  sacer  cruor  perunxit 
Fusus  Agni  corpore. 

Sempitema  sit  beatae 

Trinitati  gloria  ; 
^qua  Patri,  Filioque, 

Par  decus  Paraclito  : 
Unius  Trinique  nonien 

I,audet  universitas. 


Earth,  and  stars,  and  sky,  and 
ocean 
By  that  flood  from  stain  are 
freed. 

Faithful  Cross  !  above  all  other 

One  and  only  noble  tree  ! 
None  in  foliage,  none  in  blos- 
som. 
None  in  fruit  thy  peers  may 
be: 
Sweetest    wood    and    sweetest 
iron  ! 
Sweetest  weight  is  hung  on 
thee! 

Bend  thy  boughs,   O   Tree  of 
Glory  ! 
Thy  relaxing  sinews  bend  ; 
For  a  while  the  ancient  rigor, 
That  thy  birth  bestowed,  sus- 
pend : 
And    the     King    of    Heav'nly 
Beauty 
On  thy  bosom  gently  tend  ! 

Thou  alone  wast  counted  wor- 
thy 
This  world's  ransom  to  up- 
hold ; 
For  a  shipwrecked  race  prepar- 
ing 
Harbor,  like  the  Ark  of  old, 
With  the  sacred  Blood  anointed 
From  the  smitten  L,amb  that 
rolled. 

To  the  Trinity  be  glory 
Everlasting,  as  is  meet ; 

Equal  to  the  Father,  equal 
To  the  Son  and  Paraclete  : 

Trinal  Unity,  whose  praises 
All  created  things  repeat. 

Amen. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


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20. 


PASSIONTIDE. 


CT^I  TABAT  Mater  dolorosa 

Juxta  crucem  lacrymosa, 

Dum  pendebat  Filius. 
Cujus  aiiimam  gementem, 

Contristatam,  et  dolentem, 
Pertransivit  gladius. 

O  quam  tristis  et  afflicta 
Fuit  ilia  benedicta 

Mater  Unigeniti. 
Quse  moerebat,  et  dolebat, 

Pia  Mater,  dum  videbat 
Nati  pcenas  inclyti. 

Quis  est  homo  qui  non  fleret, 

Matrem  Christi  si  videret 

In  taiito  supplicio  ? 
Quis  non  posset  contristari, 

Christi  Matrem  contemplari 

Dolentem  cum  Filio  ? 


Pro  peccatis  suse  gentis 
Vidit  Jesura  in  tormentis, 
Kt  flagellis  subditum. 

Vidit  suum  dulcem  Natum 

Moriendo  desolatum 
Dum  emisit  spiritum. 


*V  I'T  the  Cross  her  station 
.JPL       keeping, 

Stood     the    mournful 
Mother  weeping. 
Close  to  Jesus  to  the  last  ; 
Through  her  heart,  His  sorrow 

sharing. 
All  his  bitter  anguish  bearing, 
1,0 !   the  piercing  sword  had 
passed  ! 

O  how  sad,  and  sore  distressed. 
Now    was     she,    that    Mother 
Blessed 
Of  the  Sole-begotten  One  ; 
Woe-begone,  with  heart's  pros- 
tration. 
Mother  meek,  the  bitter  Passion 
Saw  she  of  her  glorious  Son. 

Who  could  mark,  from  tears  re- 
fraining, 

Christ's    dear   Mother    uncom- 
plaining. 
In  so  great  a  sorrow  bowed  ? 

Who,  unmoved,  behold  her  lan- 
guish 

Underneath    His  Cross  of  an- 
guish, 
'Mid    the    fierce,     unpitjnng 
crowd  ? 

For  His  people's  sins  rejected. 
She  her  Jesus,  unprotected, 
Saw  with  thorns,  with  scourg- 
es rent ; 
Saw  her    Son    from   judgment 

taken , 
Her  beloved  in  death  forsaken, 
Till  His  Spirit  forth  He  sent. 


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Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Eia  Mater,  fons  amoris, 
Me  seutire  \'ira  doloris 
Fac,  ut  tecum  lugeam. 

Fac  ut  ardeat  cor  meum 
In  ainando  Christum  Deum, 

Ut  sibi  complaceam. 
Sancta  Mater,  istud  agas, 
Crucifix!  fige  plagas 

Cordi  meo  valide. 
Tui  Nati  vulnerati, 
Tarn  dignati  pro  me  pati, 

Poenas  mecum  di\'ide. 


Fount  of  love  and  holy  sorrow, 
Mother  '.  may  ray  spirit  borrow 
Somewhat  of  thy   woe    pro- 
found ; 
Unto  Christ,  with  pure  emotion, 
Raise  my   contrite  heart's  de- 
votion, 
L,ove  to  read  in  every  Wound. 

Those  five    Wounds    on    Jesus 
smitten. 

Mother !  in  my  heart  be  writ- 
ten, 
Deep  as  in   thine  own  they 
be: 

Thou,  my  Saviour's  cross  who 
bearest. 

Thou,   thy  Son's   rebuke    who 
sharest. 
Let  me  share  them  both  with 
thee! 


Fac  me  tecum  pie  flere, 
Crucifixo  condolere, 
Donee  ego  vixero. 

Juxta  Crucem  tecum  stare, 

Et  me  tibi  sociare 

In  planctu  desidero. 


Virgo  \'irginum  praeclara, 
Mihi  jam  non  sis  amara  ; 

Fac  me  tecum  plangere. 
Fac  ut  portem  Christi  mortem, 

Passion  is  fac  consortem 
Et  plagas  recolere. 


In  the  Passion  of  my  Maker 

Be  my  sinful  soul  partaker. 
Weep   till   death,  and   weep 
with  thee ; 

Mine  with  thee  be  that  sad  sta- 
tion, 

There  to  watch  the  great  Salva- 
tion 
Wrought  upon    the    atoning 
Tree. 

Virgin  thou  of  virgins  fairest, 
May  the  bitter  woe  thou  shar- 
est 
:Make  on  me  impression  deep  : 
Thus  Christ's  dying  may  I  car- 
ry, 
With  Him  in  His  Passion  tarry, 
And  His  Wounds  in  memory 
keep. 


Hymns  and  Skquences. 


619 


Fac  me  plagis  vulnerari, 

Fac  me  Cruce  inebriari, 

Kt  cruore  Filii. 
Flammis  ne  urar  succensus, 

Per  te,  Virgo,  sim  defensus 

In  die  judicii. 
Christe,  cum  sit  hinc  exire 

Da  per  Matrem  me  venire 

Ad  palmam  victoriae. 

Quando  corpus  morietur, 
Fac  ut  animse  donetur 


Paradisi  gloria. 


Amen.(i) 


May  His  Wounds  transfix  me 
wholly, 

May  His  Cross  and  lyife  Blood 
holy 
Fbriate  my  heart  and  mind  ; 

Thus  inflamed  with  pure  affec- 
tion. 

In    the    Virgin's    Son    protec- 
tion 
May  I  at  the  judgment  find. 

When  in  death  my  limbs  are 
failing, 

I<et  Thy  Mother's  prayer  pre- 
vailing 
Lift     me,      Jesus !     to     Thy 
throne ; 

To  my  parting  soul  be  given 

Entrance  through  the  gate  of 
Heaven, 
There  confess  me  for  Thine 
own.  Amen.(i) 


21.  PALM  SUNDAY,  AT  THE  PROCESSION. 


g^  IvORIA,  laus,  et  honor  ti- 
\Gy    bi  sit.  Rex,  Christe,  Re- 

demptor : 
Cui  puerile  decus  prompsit  Ho- 

sanna  pium. 
Israel    es    tu    Rex    Davidis    et 

inclyta  proles : 
Nomine  qui  in  Domini,  Rex  ben- 
edicte  venis. 
R.  Gloria,  laus,  etc. 
Coetus  in  excelsis  te  laudat  coeli- 

cus  omnis, 
Et  mortalis    homo,    et    cuncta 
creata  sinml. 
R.  Gloria,  laus,  etc. 


'^^'  O  Thee,  O  Christ,  be  glory, 
V^        praises  loud. 

To  Thee,  Hosanna,  cried 
the  Jewish  crowd, 
We  Israel's    monarch,   David's 

Son  proclaim  : 
Thou    com'st,    blest    King,    in 
God's  most  holy  name. 
R.  To  Thee,  etc. 
Angels  and  men  in  one  harmo- 
nious choir 
To  sing  Thy  everlasting  praise 
conspire. 
R.  To  Thee,  etc. 


620 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Plebs  Hebrcea  tibi  cum  palniis 

ob\'ia  venit  ; 
Cum  prece,    voto,    hymnis  ad- 

sumus  ecce  tibi. 
R.  Gloria,  laus,  etc. 
Hi  tibipassuro  solvebant  muuia 

laudis  : 
Nos    tibi    regnanti    pangimus 

ecce  uielos. 
R.  Gloria,  laus,  etc. 
Hi  placuere  tibi,  placeat  devo- 

tio  nostra  : 
Rex    bone.    Rex    clemens,    cui 

bona  cuncta  placent. 
R.  Gloria,  laus,  etc.       Amen. 


Thee     Israel's    children     met 
with  conquering  palms  ; 

To  Thee  our  vows  we  pay  in 
loudest  psalms. 
R.  To  Thee,  etc. 

For  Thee  on  earth  with  boughs 
they  strewed  the  ways  : 

To  Thee  in  heaven  we  sing  me- 
lodious praise. 
R.  To  Thee.  etc. 

Accept  this   tribute,   which  to 
Thee  we  bring. 

As  Thou  didst  theirs,   O  good 
and  gracious  King. 
R.  To  Thee,  etc.  Amen. 


22. 


EASTER.     SEQUENCE  AT  MASS. 


^VT^ICTIM-^  paschali  laudes 

Immolent  Christiani. 

Agnus  redemit  oves  : 

Christus  innocens  Patri 

Reconciliavit  peccatores. 
Mors  et  \-ita  duello 
Conflixere  mirando : 

Dux  vitse  mortuus, 

Regnat  vivus. 
Die  nobis,  Maria, 
Quid  \-idisti  in  via  ? 

Sepulchrum  Christi  viventis, 

Et  gloriam  ^•idi  resurgentis : 


aNTO  the  Paschal  Victim 
bring. 
Christians,  your  thank- 
ful offering. 
The     L,amb     redeemed     the 
flock, 
So  Christ  the  spotless,  without 

guile. 
To  God  did  sinners  reconcile. 
In  wondrous  deadly  shock 
1,0  !  death  and  life  contend  and 

strive ; 
The  Lord  of  life,    who   died, 

doth  reign  and  live. 
What  thou  sawest,  Mary,  say, 
As  thou  wentest  on  the  way. 
I  saw  the    grave  which    could 

not  Christ  retain  ; 
I  saw    His    glory    as    He    rose 

again  ; 
I   saw    th'    Angelic   witnesses 
around ; 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


621 


Augelicos  testes, 
Sudarium  et  vestes. 
Surrexit  Christus  spes  mea  : 

Prsecedet  vos  in  Galilseam. 

Scimus  Christum  surrexisse 

A  mortuis  vere  : 
Tu  nobis,  victor  Rex,  miserere. 
Amen.    Alleluia. 


The    napkin    and    the    linen 
clothes  I  found. 
Yea,  Christ  my  hope  is  risen, 

and  He 
Will  go  before  you  into  Gali- 
lee. 
We  know  that    Christ  indeed 
has  risen  from  the  grave  : 
Hail,  thou  King  of  Victory  ! 
Have  mercy,  lyord,  and  save. 
Amen.    Alleluia. 


23.  FASTER,  AT  VKSPKRS. 

Xo  Hx»tH  I'-  M(i/,^.  hid  inytcxui  the  Joihmiiiii   Anti/>/in>t  .- 

^-r;::;^  ^C  dies  quam  fecit  Do-    *^^  HIS  is  the  day  which  the 
JLt     minus  :     exultemus    et     f^)     I^ord  hath  made  :  let  us 
Isetemur  in  ea.  be    glad    and     rejoice 

therein. 


24.  LOW  SUNDAY,  AT  VKSPERS 

"-y-Tr*  D  regias  agni  dapes  *  T~A 

Stolis  amicti  candidis, 
Post  transitum  maris  Rubri 


Christo  canamus  Principi. 
Divina  cujus  Charitas 

Sacrum  propinat  sanguinem, 
Almique  membra  corporis 
Amor  sacerdos  immolat. 

Sparsum  cruorem  postibus 
Vastator  horret  augelus : 


OW  at  the  Lamb's  high 
royal  feast 
In     robes     of     saintly 
white  we  sing. 
Through  the  Red  Sea  in  safety 
brought 
By  Jesus  our  immortal  King. 

O    depth    of  love !    for  us    He 
drinks 
The  chalice  of  His  agony  ; 
For  us  a  Victim  on  the  Cross 
He  meekly  lays  Him  down  to 
die. 

And   as     the    avenging   angel 
c     passed' 

Of  old  the  blood-besprinkled 
door; 


622 


Hymxs  and  Sequences. 


Fugitque  divisum  mare  : 
Merguutur  hostes  fluctibus. 

Jam  Pascha  nostrum  Christus 

est, 
Paschalis  idem  victima, 

Et  pura  puris  mentibus 

Sinceritatis  azyma. 

O  vera  coeli  victima, 
Subjecta  cui  sunt  tartara, 
Soluta  mortis  vincula, 
Recepta  xntae  prsemia. 

Victor  subactis  inferis 
Trophsea  Christus  explicat, 
Cceloque  aperto,  subditum 
Regem  tenebrarum  trahit. 

Ut  sis  perenne  mentibus 
Paschale  Jesu  gaudium, 

A  raorte  dira  criminum 
Vitce  renatos  libera. 


Deo  Patri  sit  gloria, 
Et  Filio  qui  a  mortuis 


Surrexit,  ac  Paraclito 
In  sempiterna  specula. 


As  the  cleft  sea  a  passage  gave, 
Then    closed    to  whelm    th' 
Egyptians  o'er : 

So  Christ,   our    Paschal   Sacri- 
fice, 
Has  brought  us  safe  all  perils 
through  ; 
While  for  unleavened  bread  we 
need 
But  heart    sincere  and  pur- 
pose true. 

Hail,    purest     Victim     Heaven 
could  find 
The  powers  of  Hell  to  over- 
throw ! 
Who  didst  the  chains  of  Death 
destroy  ; 
Who  dost  the  prize  of  Life  be- 
stow. 

Hail,  victor  Christ  !  hail,  risen 
King  ! 
To   Thee  alone   belongs  the 
crown , 
Who  hast    the  heavenly  gates 
unbarred. 
And  dragged   the    Prince  of 
darkness  down. 

O  Jesu  !  from  the  death  of  sin 
Keep  us,  we  pray ;  so  shalt 
Thou  be 
The  everlasting  paschal  joy 
Of  all  the  souls  new-born  in 
Thee. 

Now  to  the  Father,  and  the  Son 

Who    rose     froin    death,    be 

glory  given. 

With  Thee,  O  holy  Comforter, 

Henceforth    by  all    in   earth 

and  heaven.  Amen. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


623 


25.         ASCENSION-TIDE,  AT  VESPERS 

O 


^7>^  AlyUTiS  humanse  Sator, 
Jesu  voluptas  cordium, 


Orbis  redempti  Conditor, 
E)t  casta  lux  amantium. 

Qua  victus  es  dementia, 
Ut  nostra  ferres  crimina  ? 
Mortem  subires  innocens, 
A  morte  nos  ut  tolleres  ? 

Perrumpis  infernum  chaos 
Vinctis  catenas  detrahis ; 
Victor  triumpho  nobili 
Ad  dexteram  Patris  sedes. 

Te  cogat  indulgentia, 
Ut  damna  nostra  sarcias, 

Tuique  vultus  compotes 

Dites  beato  lumine. 

Tu  dux  ad  astra,  et  semita, 
Sis  meta  nostris  cordibus, 
Sis  lacrjnnarum  gaudium, 
Sis  dulce  vitse  prcemium. 


Amen. 


THOU    pure    Light  .  of 

souls  that  love  ! 
True  joy  of  every  hu- 
man breast ! 
Sower  of  life's  immortal  seed  ! 
Our    Maker,   and    Redeemer 
blest ! 

What  wondrous  pity  Thee  o'er- 
came 
To     make    our    guilty    load 
Thine  own, 
And,  sinless,  suffer  death  and 
shame, 
For    our     transgressions    to 
atone  ! 

Thou,    bursting    Hades    open 
wide. 
Didst  all  the  captive  souls  un- 
chain ; 
And  thence  to  Thy  dread  Fa- 
ther's side 
With    glorious  pomp  ascend 
again. 

O  still  may  pity  Thee  compel 
To  heal  the  wounds  of  which 
we  die  ; 
And  take   us  in   Thy  light   to 
dwell, 
Who  for  Thy  blissful  Presence 
sigh. 

Be  Thou  our  Guide ;  be   Thou 
our  Goal ; 
Be  Thou  our  Pathway  to  the 
skies  : 
Our  Joy  when  sorrow  fills  the 
soul  ; 
In     death     our     everlasting 
prize.  Amen. 


624 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


26. 


WHITSUNTIDE.     VESPERS. 


T^ 


ENI,  Creator  Spiritus, 
Meutes  tuonini  visita, 
Imple  supema  gratia, 
Quae  tu  creasti,  pectora. 

Qui  diceris  Paraclitus, 

Altissimi  donum  Dei, 
Pons  ^'ivus,  ignis,  charitas, 

Et  spiritalis  uuctio. 

Tu  septiformis  munere, 

Digitus  patemse  dexterae, 
Tu  rite  promissuui  Patris, 

Semione  ditans  guttura. 

Accende  lumen  sensibus  : 

Infunde  amorem  cordibus : 

Infirma  nostri  corporis 

Virtute  firmans  perpeti. 

Hostem  repellas  longius, 

Pacemque  dones  protinus : 
Ductore  sic  te  prae\no 

Vitemus  omne  noxium. 


c 


OME,  Holy  Ghost,  Crea- 
tor, come, 
From  th}'  bright  heaven- 
ly throne ! 
Come,   take  possession  of  our 
souls, 
And    make  them  all    Thine 
Own  ! 

Thou  who  art  called  the  Para- 
clete, 
Best  Gift  of  God  above, 
The  Living  Spring,  the  Living 
Fire, 
Sweet     Unction,     and     True 
Love  ! 

Thou  who  art  sevenfold  in  Thy 

grace. 

Finger  of  God's  right  hand. 

His     Promise,    teaching    little 

ones 

To  speak  and  understand  ! 

O   guide  our  minds  with    Thy 
blest  light, 
With     love    our    hearts    in- 
flame, 
And  with  Thy  strength,  which 
ne'er  decays, 
Confirm  our  mortal  frame. 

Far  from  us  drive  our  hellish 
foe, 
True  peace  unto  us  bring, 
And  through  all  perils  gnide  us 
safe 
Beneath  Thy  sacred  wing. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


625 


Per  te  sciamus  da  Patrem 

Noscamus  atque  Filium  : 

Teque  utriusque  Spiritum 

Credamus  omni  tempore. 
Deo  Patri  sit  gloria, 

Et  Filio  qui  a  mortuis 

Surrexit,  ac  Paraclito, 
In  saeculorum  ssecula. 


Amen,  (i) 


Through  Thee  may  we  the  Fa- 
ther know, 
Through    Thee   the    Eternal 
Son, 
And   Thee   the  Spirit  of  them 
both— 
Thrice-blessed  Three  in  One. 

Now  to   the    Father,   and  the 
Son 
Who    rose    from    death,    be 
glory  given , 
With  Thee,  O  holy  Comforter, 
Henceforth    by  all    in  earth 
and  heaven.  Amen.(i) 


27.  WHITSUNTIDE.     SEQUENCE  AT  MASS. 


"^  J '  ENI  sancte  Spiritus, 
Et  emitte  coelitus 
Lucis  tuse  radium. 


Veni  pater  pauperum, 
Veni  dator  munerum, 
Veni  lumen  cordium. 

Consolator  optime, 
Dulcis  hospes  animae, 
Dulce  refrigerium. 

In  labore  requies, 
In  sestu  temperies, 
In  fletu  solatium. 

O  lux  beatissima, 

Reple  cordis  intima 
Tuorum  fideliura. 


COME,    Thou    holy    Para- 
clete, 
And  from  Thy  celestial 
seat 
Send  Thy  light  and  brillian- 
cy : 

Father  of  the  poor,  draw  near, 
Giver  of  all  gifts,  be  here  : 
Come,the  soul's  true  radiancy : 

Come,  of  Comforters  the  best, 

Of  the  soul  the  sweetest  guest, 

Come  in  toil  refreshingly  : 

Thou  in  labor  rest  most  sweet, 
Thou  art  shadow  from  the  heat, 
Comfort  in  adversity. 

O  Thou    Ivight  most  pure  and 

blest. 
Shine  within  the  inmost  breast 
Of  Thy  faithful  company. 


626 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Sine  tuo  numine, 

Nihil  est  in  honiine, 
Nihil  est  inuoxiuni. 

I^ava  quod  est  sordidum, 
Riga  quod  est  aridum, 
Sana  quod  est  sauciura. 

Flecte  quod  est  rigidum, 
Fove  quod  est  frigidum, 
Rege  quod  est  de\'ium. 

Da  tuis  fidelibus, 
In  te  confidentibus, 

Sacrum  septenarium. 
Da  virtutis  meritum, 

Da  salutis  exitura, 
Da  perenne  gaudiuni. 

Amen.    Alleluia. (i 


Where  Thou  art  not,  man  hath 

naught ; 
Every  hoh-  deed  and  thought 
Comes  from  Thy  divinity. 

What    is    soiled,     make    Thou 

pure  ; 
What    is    wounded,    work    its 

cure  ; 
What  is  parched,  fructify  ; 

What  is  rigid,  gently  bend  ; 
What  is  frozen,  warmly  tend  ; 
Strengthen  what  goes  erring- 

ly- 

Fill  Thy  faithful,  who  confide 
In    Thy    power    to    guard  and 
guide. 
With  Thy  sevenfold  mystery. 

Here    Thy    grace    and    virtue 

send  ; 
Grant  salvation  in  the  end, 
And  in  heaven  felicity. 

Amen.    Alleluia,  (i) 


2§.        TRINITY  SUNDAY,  AT  VESPERS. 
'AM  sol  recedit  igneus, 
Tu  lux  perennis  Unitas, 
Nostris,  beata  Trinitas, 


t: 


XX 


Infunde  amorem  cordibus. 

Te  mane  laudum  carmine, 
Te  deprecamur  vespere ; 


OW    doth    the   fiery  sun 
decline— 
Thou,    Unity  Eternal ! 
shine ; 
Thou,   Trinity,    Thy    blessings 

pour. 
And  make  our  hearts  with  love 
run  o'er. 

Thee  in  the  hymns  of  mom  we 

praise ; 
To  Thee  our  voice  at  eve  we 

raise  ; 


Hymns  and  Skqu^nces. 


627 


Digneris,  ut  te  supplices 
I,audemus  inter  coelites. 

Patri,  simulque  Filio, 

Tibique  Sancte  Spiritus, 
Sicut  fuit,  sit  jugiter 
Sseclum  per  omne  gloria. 


O  grant  us,  with  Thy  saints 
on  high, 

Thee  through  all  time  to  glo- 
rify. 

Praise  to  the  Father,  with  the 

Son 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ; 
As  ever  was  in  ages  past, 
And  shall  be  so  while  ages  last. 
Amen. 


Amen. 
29.        CORPUS  CHRISTI,  AT  VESPERS 

'T^ANGE,    lingua,    gloriosi 


Corporis  mysterium, 
Sanguinisque  pretiosi, 

Quem  in  mundi  pretium 
Fructus  ventris  generosi 

Rex  effudit  gentium. 

Nobis  datus,  nobis  natus 

Ex  intacta  Virgine, 
Et  in  mundo  conversatus, 

Sparso  verbi  semine, 
Sui  moras  incolatus 

Miro  clausit  ordine. 
In  supremae  nocte  coenae 

Recumbens  cum  fratribus, 


'T^  OW,  my  tongue,  the  mys 
^  J         tery  telling 

Of  the    glorious   Body 
sing. 
And  the  Blood,  all  price  excel- 
ling, 
Which  the  Gentiles'  Lord  and 
King, 
In  a  Virgin's  womb  once  dwell- 
ing, 
Shed  for  this  world's  ransom- 
ing. 

Given  for  us,  and  condescend- 
ing 
To  be  born  for  us  below. 
He  with  men  in  converse  blend- 
ing 
Dwelt   the  seed  of  truth  to 
sow. 
Till  He  closed  with  wondrous 
ending 
His  most  patient  life  of  woe. 

That  last  night  at  supper  ly- 
ing, 
'Mid    the  twelve  His  chosen 
band, 


628 


Hymns  and  vSequences. 


Obser\'ata  lege  plene 
Cibis  in  legalibus, 

Cibum  turbae  duoden^e 

Se  dat  suis  manibus. 


Jesus,  with  the  law  complying 
Keeps  the  Feast  its  rites  de- 
mand ; 
The,  nniore  precious  Food  sup- 
plying, 
Gives  Himself  with  His  Own 
hand. 


Verbum  caro,  panem  venim 

Verbo  carnem  eflBcit, 
Fitque  sanguis  Christi  merura, 

Etsi  sensus  deficit : 
Ad  firmandum  cor  sincerum 

Sola  fides  suflficit.  , 

Tantum  ergo  Sacramentum 

Veneremur  cernui : 
Et  antiquum  documentum 

Novo  cedat  ritui : 
Praestet  fides  supplementum 

Sensuum  defectui. 


Genitori,  Genitoque 

Lauset  jubilatio, 
Salus,  honor,  virtus  quoque 

Sit  et  benedictio  : 
Procedenti  ab  utroque 


Compar  sit  laudatio. 


Amen,(;) 


Word-made-Flesh,    true    bread 
He  maketh 
By  His   Word   His    Flesh  to 
be; 
Wine,   His  Blood ;  which  who- 
so taketh 
Must  from  carnal    thoughts 
be  free ; 
Faith  alone,  though  sight  for- 
saketh, 
Shows  true  hearts  the  ISIys- 
tery. 

Therefore     we,     before     Him 
bending. 
This  great  Sacrament  revere  ; 
Types  and  shadows  have  their 
ending. 
For  the  newer  Rite  is  here  ; 
Faith,  our  outward  sense    be- 
friending. 
Makes     our     inward     vision 
clear. 

Glory    let  us  give,   and    bless- 
ing, 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Honor,    laud,    and    praise    ad- 
dressing, 
And  eternal  benison. 
Holy    Ghost,   from    both    pro- 
gressing. 
Equal  laud  to  Thee  be  done. 
Amen.(i) 


Hymns  and  Sequknces. 


629 


30. 


CORPUS    CHRISTI.     MATINS. 


^^ACRIS    solemniis    juncta 
1^5        ^^^t  gaudia, 

Et  ex  praecordiis  sonent 
prseconia ; 
Recedant  vetera,  nova  sint  om- 
nia, 
Corda,  voces  et  opera. 


^ — [  KT     this     our     solemn 
I     1        feast 

With      holy    joys     be 
crowned, 
And  from  each  loving  breast 
The     voice     of      gladness 
sound ; 
IvCt  ancient  things  depart. 
And  all  be  new  around, 
In    every    act    and    voice    and 
heart. 


Noctis  recolitur  coena  novissi-       Remember  we  that  eve. 


That    Supper      last      and 
dread, 
When  Christ,  as  we  believe. 
The   Lamb  and  leavenless 
Bread 
Unto   His  brethren  brought. 
And  thus  the  law  obeyed 
Of    old    time    to    the    fathers 
taught. 


Post  agnum    typicum,  expletis        But  when  the  law's  repast 


ma, 
Qua  Christus  creditur  aguum  et 

azyma 
Dedisse  fratribus,  juxta  iegiti- 

ma 
Priscis  indulta  patribus. 


epulis, 
Corpus  Dominicum  datum  dis- 

cipulis. 
Sic  totum  omnibus,  quod  totum 

singulis, 
Ejus  fatemur  manibus. 


Was    o'er,    the    type   com- 
plete, 
To  His  disciples  last 
The    I^ord    His    Flesh     to 
eat, 
The  whole  to  all,  no  less 
The    whole    to    each,    doth 
mete. 
With    His    own    hand,    as  we 
confess. 


Dedit  fragilibus  corporis  fercu- 

lum, 
Dedit  et  tristibus  sanguinis  po- 

culum, 


He  gave    the  weak  and  frail 
His  Body  for  their  food, 

The  sad  for  their  regale 
The  Chalice  of  His  Blood, 


6^o 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Dicens,    Accipite    quod    trado 
vasculum, 
Omiies  ex  eo  bibite. 


Sic  sacrificium  istud  iustituit, 
Cuj  us  officium  comniitti  voluit 
Solis    presbyteris,     quibus    sic 
congruit, 
Ut  suraaut,  et  deut  cceteris. 


Panis  Angelicus  fit  panis  homi- 

num : 
Dat  panis  coelicus  figuris   ter- 

minum  : 
O  res  mirabilis  !  mauducat  Do- 

minuni 
Pauper,  servus  et  humilis. 


And  said— Take  ye  of  this, 
My  Cup  with  life  imbued; 
O   drink   ye   all    this  draught 
of  bliss ! 

He  ordered  in  this  wise 

Our  Holy  Offering 
To  be  the  Sacrifice 
Which  Priests  alone  should 
bring  : 
For  whom  is  meet  and  fit 
That     they    should     eat     of 
it, 
And   in    their   turn    to   others 
give. 

Lo !  Angels'  Bread  is  made 

The  Bread  of  mortal  man  ; 
Shows    forth    this    heavenly 
Bread 
The  ends  which   types  be- 
gan; 
O  wondrous  boon  indeed! 
Upon  his  Lord  now  can 
A    poor    and    humble    servant 
feed! 


Te  trina  Deltas  unaque  posci- 

mus, 
Sic  nos  tu  visita,  sicut  te  coli- 

mus: 
Per  tuas  semitas   due  nos  quo 
tendimus, 
Ad  lucem,  quam  inhabitas. 

Amen. 


Thee,  Deity  Triune 

Yet  One,  we  meekly  pray 
O  visit  us  right  soon, 

As  we  our  homage  pay ; 
And   in  Thy  footsteps  bright 
Conduct  us  on  our  way 
To   where    Thou    dwell'st    in 
cloudless  light.        Amen. 


31. 


CORPUS  CHRIST!.     LAUDS. 


pro- 


VERBUM    supemum 
diens. 
Nee  Patrislinquensdex 


^ 


HE  Word  of  God  proceed- 
ing forth, 
Yet  leaving  not  the  Fa- 
ther's side. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


631 


Ad  opus  suum  exiens, 
Veuit  ad  vitse  vesperam. 

In  mortem  a  discipulo 
Suis  tradeiidus  £emulis, 

Prius  in  vit^  ferculo 

Se  tradidit  discipulis. 

Quibus  sub  bin  a  specie 
Carnem  dedit  et  sanguinem, 

Ut  duplicis  substantise 

To  turn  cibaret  hominem. 

Se  nascens  dedit  socium, 

Convescens  in  edulium, 

Se  moriens  in  pretiura, 

Se  regnans  dat  in  praeraium. 

O  salutaris  hostia, 

Quae  coeli  pandis  ostium  : 

Bella  premunt  hostilia, 

Da  robur,  fer  auxilium. 

Uni,  trinoque  Domino 
Sit  sempiterna  gloria, 
Qui  vitam  sine  termino 
Nobis  donet  in  patria.    Amen. 


And    going    to    His    work    on 
earth. 
Had  reached  at  length  life's 
eventide. 

By  a  disciple  to  be  given 
To     tivals     for     His     Blood 
athirst, 
Himself,    the    very    Bread    of 
heaven, 
He  gave  to  His  disciples  first. 

He  gave  Himself  in  either  kind, 
His  precious   Flesh,  His  pre- 
cious Blood  ; 
Of  flesh  and  blood  is  man  com- 
bined, 
And  He  of  man  would  be  the 
Food. 

In  birth,  man's  fellow-man  was 
He: 
His  Meat,  while  sitting  at  the 
board  ; 
He  died,  his  Ransomer  to  be  ; 
He  reigns,  to  be  his  great  Re- 
ward. 

O  saving  Victim,  slain  to  bless, 
Who  op'st  the  heavenly  gate 
to  all  : 
The  attacks  of  many  a  foe  op- 
press ; 
Give  strength  in  strife,   and 
help  in  fall. 

To  God,  the  Three  in  One,  as- 
cend 
All    thanks    and    praise    for 
evermore  ; 
He  grants  the    life    that    shall 
not  end, 
Upon  the  heavenly  country's 
shore.    Ameu. 


632 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


32.      CORPUS  CHRISTI. 

AUDA  Sion  Salvatorem, 


Xi 


Lauda  Ducem  et    Pas- 
torem, 
In  hymnis  et  canticis. 
Quantum  potes,  tantum  aude  ; 

Quia  major  omni  laude, 
Nee  laudare  sufficis. 

Laudis  thema  specialis, 

Panis  vivus  et  vitalis 

Hodie  proponitur. 
Quern  in  sacrte  mensa  coense 

Turbse  fratrum  duodenae 

Datum  non  ambigitur  : 
Sit  iaus  plena,  sit  sonora, 

Sit  jucunda,  sit  decora 

Mentis  jubilatio. 
Dies  enim  solemnis  agitur, 

In  qua  mensae  prima  recolitur 

Hujus  institutio. 
In  hac  mensa  novi  Regis, 

Novum  pascha  novce  legis 

Phase  vetus  terminat. 
Vetustatem  novitas, 
Umbram  fugat  Veritas, 

Noctem  lux  elimiuat. 


PROCESSIONAL. 

'-|-^  RAISE  high  thy  Saviour, 
1^        Sion,  praise, 

With  hymns  of  joy  and 
holy  lays. 
Thy  Guide  and  Shepherd  true. 
Dare  all  thou  canst,  yea,  take 

thy  fill 
Of  praise  and  adoration,  still 
Thou  fail'st  to  reach  His  due. 

A  special   theme  for  thankful 

hearts. 
The  bread  that  lives,  and  life 

imparts, 
To-day  is  duly  set ; 
Which,    at   the    solemn    festal 

board, 
Was   dealt  around  when,  with 

their  Lord. 
His  chosen  Twelve  were  met. 

Full  be  the  praise,  and  sweetly 

sounding. 
With  joy  and  reverence  abound- 
ing. 
The  soul's  glad  festival. 
This    is    the    day    of    glorious 

state, 
When    of  that    feast .  we    cele- 
brate 
The  high  original. 

'Tis  here  our  King  makes  all 

things    new, 
And  living  rules  and  offerings 
true 
Absorb  each  legal  rite  ; 
Before  the  new  retreats  the  old. 
And  life  succeeds  to  shadows 
cold, 
And  day  displaces  night. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


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Quod  in  coena  Christus  gessit, 

Faciendum  hoc  expressit 
In  sui  memoriam. 

Docti  sacris  institutis, 

Panem,  vinum  in  salutis 

Cousecramus  hostiam. 

Dogma  datur  Christianis, 

Quod  in  carnem  transit  panis, 

Kt  vinum  in  sanguinem. 
Quod  non  capis,  quod  non  vi- 

des, 
Animosa  firmat  fides 

Praeter  rerum  ordinem. 

Sub  diversis  speciebus, 
Signis  tantum  et  non  rebus, 

I,atent  res  eximise. 
Caro  cibus,  sanguis  potus : 

Manet  tamen  Christus  totus 

Sub  utraque  specie. 

A  sumente  non  concisus, 

Non  confractus,  non  divisus, 

Integer  accipitur. 
Sumit  unus,  sumunt  raille, 

Quantum  isti,  tantum  ille, 

Nee  sumptus  consumitur. 


His     faithful    followers    Christ 
hath  bid 

To  do  what  at  the  feast  He  did, 
For      sweet      remembrance' 
sake  ; 

And,   gifted  through  His  high 
commands, 

Of  bread  and  wine  their  priest- 
ly, hands 
A  saving  victim  make. 

O     Truth    to    Christian      love 

displayed. 
The     bread     His     very     Body 

made, 
His  very  Blood  the  wine  ; 
Nor  eye  beholds,  nor  thought 

conceives, 
But  dauntless  Faith  the  change 

believes 
Wrought  by  a  power  divine. 

Beneath  two  differing  species 
(Signs    only,    not     their    sub- 
stances) 
I,ie  mysteries  deep  and  rare. 
His  Flesh  the  meat,  the  drink 

His  Blood, 
Yet  Christ  entire,  our  heaven- 
ly Food, 
Beneath  each  kind  is  there. 

And    they   who    of    the    Lord 
partake 

Nor  sever  Him,  nor  rend,  nor 
break  : 
All  gain,  and  naught  is  lost; 

The  boon  now  one,  now  thou- 
sands claim, 

Yet   one   and    all    receive    the 
same- 
Receive,  but  ne'er  exhaust. 


634 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Sumunt  boni,  sumuut  mali : 

Sorte  tarnen  ineequali 

Vitae  vel  interitus. 
Mors  est  malis,  vita  bonis, 

Vide  pans  sumptionis 

Quam  sit  dispar  exitus. 

Fracto  demum  Sacramento, 

Ne  vacilles,  sed  memento, 

Tantum  esse  sub  fragmento 

Quantum  toto  tegitur. 
Nulla  rei  fit  scissura  ; 

Signi  tantum  fit  fractura  ; 

Qua  nee  status  nee  statura 

Signati  minuitur. 

Ecce  panis  Angelorum, 

Factus  cibus  \'iatorum : 

Vere  panis  filiorum : 

Non  mittendus  canibus. 
In  figuris  prccsignatur, 
Cum  Isaac  immolatur : 
Agnus  Pascluc  deputatur, 

Datur  manna  patribus. 

Bone  Pastor,  panis  vere, 

Jesu,  nostri  miserere  : 


The  gift  is  shared  by  all,  yet 

tends, 
In  bad  and  good,  to  diflfering 

ends 
Of  blessing  or  of  woe  ; 
What  death  to  some,  salvation 

brings 
To  others :   lo  !  from  common 

springs 
What  various  issues  flow  ! 

Nor  be  thy  faith  confounded, 
though 

The  Sacrament  be  broke,   for 
know, 

The    life   which   in   the   whole 
doth  glow 
In  every  part  remains : 

No  force  the  Substance  can  di- 
\'ide 

Which   those  meek  forms  ter- 
restrial hide  : 

The   Sign  is  broke  ;  the  signi- 
fied 
Nor  change  nor  loss  sustains. 

The   Bread  of   angels,    lo !    is 

sent 
For  wearj'  pilgrims'    nourish- 
ment ; 
The  children's  Bread,  not  to  be 
spent 
On   worthless  dogs  profane  ; 
In  types  significant  portrayed, 
Young  Isaac  on  the  altar  laid, 
.\nd     paschal      offerings     duly 
made. 
And  manna's  fruitful  rain. 

O   Thou  good    Shepherd,  Very 

Bread, 
Jesu,  on  us  Thy  mercy  shed  ; 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


635 


Tu  nos  pasce,  nos  tuere, 

Tu  nos  bona  fac  videre 

In  terra  viventium. 

Tu  qui  cuncta  scis  et  vales, 

Qui  nos  pascis  hie  mortales  : 

Tuos  ibi  commensales, 

Cohseredes  et  sodales 

Fac  sanctorum  civium. 

Amen.    Allelui? 


Sweetly  feed  us, 
Gently  lead  ivs, 
Till   of  Thy   Fulness   us  Thou 

give . 
Safe  in  the  land  of  those  that 

live. 
Thou    who  can'st  all,   and  all 

dost  know. 
Thou   who    dost   feed  us  here 
below. 
Grant  us  to  share 
Thy  banquet  there, 
Co-  heirs   and  partners  of  Thy 

love 
With  the  blest  citizens  above. ^ 
Ameu.   Alleluia. 


33.      THE  MOST  HOLY  NAME  OF  JESUS. 

Second  Sunday  after  Epiphany. 
T^  ESU  dulcis  memoria, 

Dans  vera  cordis  gaudia 
Sed  super  mel  et  omnia 


Ejus  dulcis  prseseutia. 

Nil  canitur  suavius. 

Nil  auditur  jucundius, 
Nil  cogitatur  dulcius, 

Quam  Jesus  Dei  Filius. 

Jesu  spes  poenitentibus, 
Quam  pius  es  petentibus  ! 
Quam  bonus  te  quaerentibus  ! 

Sed  quid  invenientibus ! 


rr  ESUS  !  the  very  thought  of 
\         Thee 

With    sweetness    fills   my 
breast  ; 
But    sweeter    far   Thy  face    to 
see. 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 


Nor 'voice  can  sing,  nor  heart 
can  frame, 
Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  that  blest 
name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 

O  hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

O  joy  of  alf  the  meek, 
To    those  who    fall    how  kind 
Thou  art ! 

How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 


636 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Nee  lingua  valet  dice  re, 

Nee  littera  exprimere, 
Hxpertus  potest  credere,' 
Quid  sit  Jesum  diligere. 

Sis,  Jesu,  nostrum  gaudium, 
Qui  es  futurus  pr.Emiuiu  : 
Sit  nostra  in  te  gloria, 
Per  cuncta  semper  saecula. 

Amen. 


But  what  to  those  who  find  ? 
Ah  !  this 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is. 

None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 

Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  Thou, 
As  Thou  our  prize  wilt  be  ; 

Jesus,  be  Thou  our  glory  now. 
Our  hope,  our  victor>'. 

Amen. 


34.      THE  PATRONAGE  OF  ST.  JOSEPH. 

Third  Sunday  after  Easter. 
E,  Joseph,    celebrent   ag-    f^  OSEPH,  pure  spouse  of  that 
\  immortal  Bride 

^      Who  shines  in  ever-virgin 

glorj'  bright, 
Thy  praise  let  all  the  earth  re- 
echoing send 
Back  to  the  realms  of  light. 


fC)  mina  coelitum, 

Te       cuucti       resouent 
Christiadum  chori, 
Qui   clarus  mentis,  junctus  es 
inclytae 
Casto  fcedere  Virgini. 


Almo  cum    tumidam   germine 

conjugem 
Admirans,  dubio  tangeris  anx- 

ius, 
Afflatu  Guperi  Flaminis  angelus 

Conceptum  puerum  docet. 

Tu  natum    Dominum  stringis, 

ad  exteras 
^gypti  profugura  tu  sequeris 

plagas ; 
Amissum  Solymis  quxris  et  in- 

venis, 
Miscens  gaudia  flelihus. 

Post  mortem  reliquos  mors  pia 

cotisecrat, 
Pallnaraque      emeritos     gloria 

suscipit : 


Thee,  when  sore  doubts  of  thine 

affianced  wife 
Had  filled  thy  righteous  spirit 

with  dismay, 
An    Angel    visited,    and,    with 

blest  words. 
Scattered  thy  fears  away. 

Thine  arms  embraced  thy  Ma- 
ker newly  born, 

With  Him  to  Egypt's  desert 
didst  thou  flee  ; 

Him  in    Jerusalem  didst  seek 
and  find  ; 
O  day  of  joy  to  thee  ! 

Not  until  after  death  their  bliss- 
ful crown 

Others  obtain  ;  but  unto  thee 
was  given 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


637 


Tu  vivens,  superis  par,  frueris 
Deo, 
Mira  sorte  beatior. 

Nobis,  summa  Trias,  parce  pre- 

cantibus, 
Da  Joseph  meritis  sidera  scan- 

dere: 
Ut  tandem,   liceat  nos  tibi  per- 

petim 
Gratum  promere  canticum. 

Amen. 


In  thine  own  lifetime  to  enjoy 
thy  God, 
As  do  the  blest  in  heaven. 

Grant    us,    great    Trinity,    for 

Joseph's  sake, 
The  heights  of  immortality  to 

gain  : 
There  with  glad  tongues  Thy 
praise  to  celebrate 
In  one  eternal  strain. 

Amen. 


35.  THE  NATIVITY  OF  ST.  JOHN  THE  BAPTIST. 

{June  24.) 

aT*  queant  laxis  r^sonare  /'^  THAT  once  more,  to  sin- 

fibris  \^        ful  men  descending, 
Mira.  gestorum  /amuli  Thou  from  polluted  lips 

tuorum,  their  chains  wert  rending, 

Solve  polluti  lahii  reatum  So,   holy  John,   might   worthy 

hymns  ascending 
^ancte  Joannes.  Tell  of  thy  wonders. 

Nuntius  celso  veniens  Olympo,  1,0  !  from  the  hill  of  heaven's 

eternal  glorj-^ 

Te  patri  magnum  fore  nasci-  Comes  a  bright  herald  to  thy 

turum,  father  hoary, 

Nomen,    et    vitse    seriem    ge-  Gives  thee  thy  name,  thy  birth 
rendae  and  wondrous  story 

Ordine  promit.  Truly  foretelling. 

But,  while  the   heav'nly  word 
he  disbelieveth, 

Lo !    all    his   power   of    ready 
utt' ranee  leaveth, 

Till    by  thy  birth    his  tongue 
again  receiveth 
Power  of  speaking. 


lUe  promissi  dubius  superni, 

Perdidit  promptae  modulos  lo- 

quelae, 
Sed     reformasti     genitus     pe- 

remptae 

Organa  vocis. 


*The  first  verse  of  this  hymn  is  of  interest  to  musicians,  as 
the  initial  syllables  of  each  line  (marked  in  tlalics)  are  those 
chosen  by  Guido  of  Arezzo  for  the  musical  scale. 


638 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Ventris  obstruso  recubans  cu- 

bili, 
Seuseras  Regeiu   thalamo  ma- 

nenteui  : 
Hinc     parens,     iiati     mentis, 

uterque 

Abdita  pandit. 

Sit     decus     Patri,     genitceque 
Proli, 

Et  tibi,  compar  utriusque  Vir- 
tus 

Spiritus    semper,    Deus    unus, 
omni 

Temporis  sevo.     Amen. 


Thou,     while     thy      mother's 
womb  was  thee  containing, 

Knewest   thy   King,   in    secret 
still  remaining  ; 

Thus  was  each  parent  through 
her  child  obtaining 
Knowledge  of  mysteries. 

Father  and    Son,  to   Thee   be 

adoration  ; 
Spirit    of  Both,   to    Thee    like 

veneration  ; 
Praise  to  the  One  true  God  of 

our  salvation, 
Ever  and  ever.         Amen. 


36.       SS.  PETER  AND 

•-|-^ECORA  lux  seternitatis, 
I   J        auream 

Diem    beatis    irrigavit 
ignibus 
Apostolorum  quae  coronat  prin- 

cipes, 
Reisque  in  astra  liberam  pandit 
viam. 

Mundi  Magister,  atque"  coeli 
Janitor, 

Romte  parentes,  arbitrique  gen- 
tium, 

Per  ensis  ille,  hie  per  crucis  vic- 
tor necem 

Vitie  senatum  laureati  possi- 
dent. 

O  Roma  felix !  quee  duorum 
Principum 

Es  consecrata  glorioso  san- 
guine : 

Horum  cruore  purpurata  ccete- 
ras 

Excellis  orbis  una  pulchritu- 
dines. 


PAUIv.     (Jnfie  29.) 

BATHED  in  eternity's  all- 
beauteous  beam, 
And  opening  into  hea- 
ven a  path  sublime. 
Welcome  the  golden  day  which 

heralds  in 
The     Apostolic    Chiefs,    whose 
glory  fills  all  time  ! 

Peter  and  Paul,  the  fathers  of 

great  Rome  ! 
Now  sitting  in  the  Senate  of  the 

skies ! 
One  by  the  Cross,  the  other  by 

the  Sword, 
Sent  to  their  thrones  on  high, 

and  life's  eternal  prize. 

O    happy    Rome !    whom     that 

most  glorious  blood 
For  ever  consecrates  while  ages 

flow  : 
Thou,  thus  empurpled,  art  more 

beautiful 
Than  all  that  doth  appear  most 

beautiful  below. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


639 


Sit  Trinitati  sempiterna  gloria,     Praise,       blessing,        majesty, 

through  endless  daj^s, 

Honor,  potestas,atquejubilatio,    Be    to    the    Trinity   immortal 

given  ; 

Inuuitate,  quae  gubernat  omnia,    Who,  in  pure  Unity,  profoundly 

sways 

Per  universa  sseculorumssecula.  Eternally  all  things  alike  in 
Amen.  earth  and  heaven.    Amen. 


37.  THE  MOST  PRECIOUS  BLOOD. 

{First  Sunday  of  July.) 


^TT-jESTlVIS  resonent   com- 
Jrn         pita  vocibus, 

Gives  Isetitiam  frontibus 
explicent, 
Tsedis  flammiferis  ordine  pro- 
deant, 
Instructi  pueri  et  senes. 

Quera  dura  moriens  Christus  in 

arbore 
Fudit  multiplici  vulnere   San- 

guinem, 
Nos  facti  memores  dum  colimus, 

decet 
Saltern  fundere  lacrymas. 

Humanogeneri  pernicies  gravis 
Adami  veteris  crimine  contigit : 
Adami  integritas  et  pietas  novi 
Vitam  reddidit  omnibus. 


Clamorem  validum  summus  ab 

sethere 
Languentis  Geniti  si  Pater  au- 

diit, 
Placari  potius  sanguine  debuit, 
Et  nobis  veniam  dare. 


"l—TQRTH  let  the  long  pro- 
^JLJ         cession  stream. 

And  through  the  streets 
in  order  wend ; 
I^et  the  bright  waving  line  of 
torches  gleam, 
The  solemn  chant  ascend ; 

While  we,  with  tears  and  sighs 
profound, 
That  memorable  Blood  record 
Which,  stretched  on  His  hard 
cross,  from  many  a  wound 
The  dying  Jesus  poured. 


By  the  first  Adam's  fatal  sin 
Came  death  upon  the  human 
race  ; 
In  this  new  Adam  doth  new  life 
begin, 
And  everlasting  grace. 

For    scarce    the    Father   heard 

from  heaven 

The  cry  of  His  expiring  Son, 

When  in  that  cry  our  sins  were 

all  forgiven. 

And  boundless  pardon  won. 


640                  Hymns  and  Sequence. 

Hoc    quicumque    stolam    san-  Henceforth,  whoso  in  that  dear 

guine  proluit,  Blood 

Abstergit  niaculas,   et    roseuni  Washeth  shall  lose  his  every 

deciis  stain : 

Quo  fiat  similis    protinus    An-  And  in  immortal  roseate  beauty 

gelis,  robed, 

Et  regi  placeat,  capit.  An  angel's  likeness  gain. 

A  recto  instabilis  tramite  post-  Only  run  thou  with  courage  on 

modum  Straight  to  the  goal  set  in  the 

Se   nuUus    retrahat,   meta    sed  skies ; 

ultima  He  who  assists  thy  course  will 

Taugatur  :    tribuet  nobile  prae-  give  thee  soon 

mium,  The  everlasting  prize. 
Qui  cursum  Deus  adjuvat. 

Nobis    propitius    sis,    Genitor  Father  supreme  !  vouchsafe  that 

potens,  we, 

Utquos  uuigenae  Sanguine  Fi-  ForwhomThineonly  Son  was 

lii  slain, 

Emisti,  et  placido   Flamine  re-  And    whom     thy    Holy    Spirit 

creas.  sanctifies, 

Coeli  ad  culmina  transferas.  May  heavenly  joys  attain. 

Amen.  Amen. 


38.    THE  TRANSFIGURATION.     {August  6.) 

OUICUMQUE        Christum      ^~T~T'  LL  j'e  who  seek,  in  hope 
quceritis,  VjL         ^°^  love, 

~^      Oculos  in  altum  toUite :      "^  For  your    dear    Lordi 

look  up  above : 
Illic  licebit  ^-isere  Where,  traced  upon  the  azure 

sky, 
Signum  perennis  glorige.  Faith     may    a    glorious    form 

descry. 

Illustre  quiddam  cernimus,  Lo !  on  the  trembling  verge  of 

light 
Quod  nesciat  finem  pati,  A  something  all  divinely  bright : 

Sublime,  celsum,  interminum,      Immortal,  infinite,  sublime  ! 
Antiquius  cceIo  et  chao.  Older   than    chaos,     space,    or 

time : 


Hymns  and  Sequknces. 


64] 


Hie  ille  Rex  est  Gentium 

Populique  Rex  judaici, 
Promissus  Abrahse  patri 

Ej  usque  iu  sevum  semini. 


Hunc  et  prophetis  testibus, 

lisdemque  signatoribus, 
Testator  et  pater  jubet 

Audire  nos,  et  credere. 


Jesu,  tibi  sit  gloria, 

Qui  te  revelas  parvulis, 
Cum  Patre,  et  almo  Spiritu, 
In  sempiterna  saecula. 

Amen. 


Hail,  Thou  the  Gentiles'  mighty- 
Lord  ! 

All  hail,  O  Israel's  King  adored  ! 

To  Abraham  sworn  in  ages 
past, 

And  to  his  seed  while  earth 
shall  last. 

To  Thee  the  prophets  witness 

bear  ; 
Of  Thee  the  Father  doth  declare 
That  all  who   would  His  glory 

see 
Must  hear  and  must  believe  in 

Thee. 

To  Jesus,  from  the  proud  con- 
cealed, 
But  evermore  to  babes  revealed, 
All  glory  with  the  Father  be, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  eternally. 

Amen. 


39.    THE  SEVEN  SORROWS  OF  THE  BLESSED 
VIRGIN.     {Third  Sunday  in  September.) 


OQUOT    undis    lacryma- 
rum. 
Quo  dolore  volvitur, 

Ivuctuosa  de  cruento 
Dum  revulsum  stipite, 

Cernit  ulnis  incubantem 
Virgo  mater  filium. 

Os  suave,  mite  pectus, 
Et  latus  dulcissimum, 


y- VT 1  -'  HAT  a  sea  of  tears  and 
(JlX        sorrows 

Did  the  soul  of  Mary 
toss 
To  and  fro  upon  its  billows. 
While   she    wept    her    bitter 
loss  ; 
In  her  arms  her  Jesus  holding. 
Torn    but    newly     from    the 
Cross ! 

O   that    mournful    Virgin    Mo- 
ther ! 
See  her  tears  how  fast  they 
flow 


642 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Dexteramque  vulneratara, 
Et  siuistram  sauciam, 

Et  rubras  cruore  plantas 

JBgra  tingit  lacrj-mis. 

Centiesque,  milliesque 
Stringit  arctis  nexibus 

Pectus  illud  et  lacertos, 
Ilia  figit  vulnera, 

Sicque  tota  colliquescit 

In  doloris  osculis. 

Eia,  Mater,  obsecramus 
Per  tuas  has  lacrj-mas, 
Filiique  triste  funus, 

Vulnerumque  purpuram, 

Hunc  tui  cordis  dolorem 

•     Conde  nostris  cordibus. 

Esto  Patri,  Filioque, 
Et  Cocevo  Flamini, 

Esto  summse  Trinitati 

Sempiterna  gloria ; 
Et  perennis  laus  honorque, 

Hoc  et  oniui  sicculo. 

Amen. 


Down  upon  His  mangled  body, 
Wounded    side,    and    thorny 
brow ; 
While  His  hands  and  feet  she 
kisses. 
Picture  of  immortal  woe  ! 

Oft  and  oft  His  arms  and  bosom 
Fondly  straining  to  her  own  ; 
Oft  her  pallid  lips  imprinting 
On  each  wound  of  her  dear 
Son, 
Till  at  last,  in  swoons  of  an- 
guish, 
Sense  and  consciousness  are 
gone. 

Gentle  Mother,  we  beseech  thee. 
By  thy  tears  and  trouble  sore. 
By  the  death  of  thy  dear  OflF- 
spring. 
By    the    bloody    wounds    He 
bore, 
Touch  our  hearts  with  that  true 
sorrow 
Which  afflicted  thee  of  yore. 

To  the  Father  everlasting, 
And  the  Sou  who  reigns  on 
high, 
With  the  coeternal  Spirit, 

Trinity  in  Unity, 
Be  salvation,  honor,  blessing, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 

Amen. 


40.  ST.  MICHAEL,  ARCHANGEL.    {September  29.) 

TE  splendor  et  virtus   Pa-    /'^ 


E  splendor  et  virtus   Pa- 
tris. 
Te  vita,  Jesu,  cordium. 


JESU  !  life-spring  of  the 
soul ! 

The     Father's     power, 
and  glory  bright ! 


Hymns  and  Sequkncks. 


643 


Ab  ore  qui  pendent  tuo, 

Laudamus  inter  Angelos. 
Tibi  mille  densa  millium 

Ducum  corona  militat : 
Sed  explicat  victor  crucem 

Michael  salutis  signifer. 

Draconis  hie  dirum  caput 
In  ima  pellit  tartara, 

Ducemque  cum  rebellibus 

Coelesti  ab  arce  fulminat. 

Contra  ducem  superbias 

Sequamur  hunc  nos  Principem, 

Ut  detur  ex  Agni  throno 
Nobis  corona  glorise. 

Patri,  simulque  Filio, 

Tibique  Sancte  Spiritus, 
Sicut  fuit,  sit  jugiter, 
Sseclum  per  omne  gloria. 

Amen. 


Thee  with  the  angels  we  extol  : 
From  Thee  they  draw  their 
life  and  light. 

Thy  thousand  thousand   hosts 
are  spread 
:Embattled  o'er  the  azure  sky  : 
But  Michael  bears  Thy  standard 
dread, 
And  lifts  the  mighty  Cross  on 
high. 

He  in  that  sign  the  rebel  powers 
Did  with  their  dragon  prince 
expel ; 
And    hurled    them,    from    the 
heaven's  high  towers, 
Down  like  a  thunderbolt   to 
hell. 

Grant  us  with  Michael  still,  O 
Lord, 
Against  the  Prince  of  Pride  to 
fight; 
So  may  a  crown  be  our  reward 
Before  the  Lamb's  pure  throne 
of  light. 

Now   to  the    Father,  and   the 
Son 
And  Holy  Ghost,  all  glory  be, 
As  ever  was  in  ages  gone, 
And  shall  be  so  eternally. 

Amen. 


41.  THE  HOLY  GUARDIAN  ANGELS.  [October 2.) 

CUSTODES  hominum  psal-  "-r^  RAISE    those     ministers 

limus  angelos,  I               celestial 

Naturae  fragili  quos  Pa-  Whom  the  dread  Father 

ter  addidit  chose 

Ccelestis  comites,  insidiantibus  To  be  the  Guardians  of  our  na- 

Ne  succumberet  hostibus.  ture  frail 

Against  our  scheming  foes. 


644 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Nam    quod    corruerit    proditor 

angelus, 
Concessis  raerito  pulsus  hono- 

ribus, 
Ardens  invidia  pellere  nititur, 

Quos  coelo  Deus  advocat. 

Hue  custos  igitur  pen-igil  ad- 

vola, 
Avertens  patria  de  tibi  credita 
Tarn  morbos  animi,  quam   re- 

quiescere 
Quidquid  non  sinit  inoolas. 


Sanctte    sit    Triadi    iaus     pia 

jugiter, 
Cujus    perpetuo    numine    ma- 

chiua 
Triplex  haec  regitur,  cujus  in 

omnia 
Regnat  gloria  sascula.   Amen. 


For,  since  that  from  his  glory 
in  the  skies 
The  apostate  angel  fell, 

Buniiug  with   en\'y,  evermore 
he  tries 
To  drown  our  souls  in  hell. 

Then    hither,   watchful    Spirit, 
bend  thj-  wing, 
Our       country's       Guardian 
blest ! 
Avert  her  threatening  ills,  ex- 
pel each  thing 
That  hiudereth  her  rest. 

Praise  to  the  glorious  Trinity, 
whose  strength 
This  mighty  fabric  sways  ; 
Whose   glorj'   spreads    beyond 
the  utmost  length 
Of  everlasting  days. 

Amen, 


42.   ST.  RAPHAEL,  ARCHANGEL.     {October  24.) 

J ^ 


^^^  IBI,  Christe,  splendor  Pa 
\f>  tris, 


Vita,  virtus  cordium 
In  conspectu  angelorum 
Votis,  voce  psallimus : 
Altemantes  concrepando 
Melos  damus  vocibus. 


Collaudamus  venerantes, 
Omnes  cceli  principes, 
Sed  priccipue  fidelem 
Medicum  et  comitera 
Raphaelem,  in  N-irtute 
AlUgautem  dsemonem. 


ESU,  brightness  of  the  Fa- 
ther! 
I^ife   and   strength  of  all 
who  live  ! 
In  the  presence  of  the  Angels, 
Glory  to  Thy  name  we  give, 
And  Thy  wondrous  praise  re- 
hearse, 
Singing  in  alternate  verse. 

Hail,  too,  ye  angelic  powers  ! 

Hail,  ye  thrones  celestial  ! 
Hail,  Physician  of  salvation, 

Guide  of  life,  blest  Raphael ! 
Who  the  foe  of  all  mankind 
Didst  in  links  of  iron  bind. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


645 


Quo  custode  procul  pelle, 
Rex  Christe  piissime, 
Omne  nefas  inimici, 
Mundo  corde  et  corpore  : 
Paradiso  redde  tuo 
Nos  sola  dementia. 


O  may  Christ,  by  thy   protec- 
tion, 
Shelter  us    from   harm    this 
day; 
Keep  us  pure  in  flesh  and  spi- 
rit. 
Save  us  from  the  enemy  ; 
And  vouchsafe  us,  of  His  grace, 
In  His  Paradise  a  place. 


Gloriam  Patri  melodis 
Personetnus  vocibus : 
Gloriam  Christo  canamus, 
Gloriam  Paraclito  ; 
Qui  trinus  et  unus  Deus 
Sxtat  ante  saecula. 


Glory  to  th'  Almighty  Father 
Sing    we    now    in    anthems 
sweet ; 

Glory  to  the  great  Redeemer, 
Glory  to  the  Paraclete ; 

Three  in  one,  and  one  in  three, 


Amen.    Throughout  all  eternity.  Amen. 


43.  THE  MATERNITY  OF  THE  BLESSED  VIR- 
GIN.    ( Third  Sunday  in  October. ) 
CElyO   Redemptor  prsetu-    ^^^  HE  Saviour  left  high  Hea 
lit 


c 


Felicis  alvum  Virginis, 
Ubi  caduca  membra 
Mortale  corpus  induit. 


© 


ven  to  dwell 
Within      the     Virgin's 
womb. 
And  there  arrayed  Himself  in 

Flesh, 
Our  Victim  to  become. 


Haec  Virgo  nobis  edidit 
Nostrae  salutis  auspicem. 
Qui  nos  redemit  sanguine, 
Poenas  crucemque  pertulit. 


She  unto  us  divinely  bore 
Salvation's  King  and  God, 

Who  died  for  us  upon  the  Cross, 
Who  saves  us  in  His  Blood. 


Spes  laeta  nostro  e  pectore 
Pellat  timores  anxios: 
Hsec  qiiippe  nostras  lacrymas, 
Precesque  defert  Filio. 


She   too  our  joyful  hope  shall 
be. 

And  drive  away  all  fears. 
Offering  for  us  to  her  dear  Son 

Our  contrite  sighs  and  tears. 


Voces  parentis  excipit, 
Votisque  natus  annuit : 


That  Son,  He  hears  His   Mo- 
ther's prayer. 


646 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Hanc  quisque  semper  diligat, 
Rebusque  in  arctis  invocet. 


Sit  Trinitati  gloria, 
Quae  Matris  intactum  sinum 
Ditavit  almo  genuine, 
Laus  sit  per  omne  saeculum. 

Amen. 


And  grants,  ere  it  be  said  ; 
Be  ours  to  love  her  and  invoke 
In  every  strait  her  aid. 

Praise  to  the  Glorious  Trinity 

While  endless  times  proceed, 
Who   in    that    bosom,  pure    of 
stain, 
Sowed  such  immortal  seed. 

Amen. 


44.  ALL  SAINTS.     {November  /.) 

^^1^  I^ACARE,  Christe,  servu-    y->.     CHRIST,  Thy  guilty  peo- 

1^  lis,  \J  pie  spare! 

''^    Quibus     Patris    clemen-  Lo,  bending  at  Thy  gra- 

tiam  cious  throne, 

Tuae  ad  Tribunal  gratiae  Thy  Virgin  Mother  pours  her 

prayer, 
Patrona  Virgo  postulat.  Imploring     pardon     for    her 

own. 


Et  vos  beata,  per  novem., 
Distincta  g>'ros  agmina  : 

Antiqua  cum  praesentibus, 
Futura  damna  pellite. 


Apostoli  cum  Vatibus, 
Apud  severum  Judicera 
Veris  reorum  flctibus 

Exposcite  indulgentiam. 


Vos  purpurati  Martyres, 
Vos  candidati  prsemio 

Confessionis,  exules 
Vocate  nos  in  patriam. 


Ye  Angels,  happj-  evermore  ! 
Who  in  your  circles  nine  as- 
cend, 
As  j-e  have  guarded  us  before, 
So  still  from  harm  our  steps 
defend. 

Ye  Prophets  and  Apostles  high  I 

Behold  our  penitential  tears  ; 

And  plead  for  us  when  death  is 

nigh. 

And  our  all-searching  Judge 

appears. 

Ye  Martyrs  all !  a  purple  band. 
And     Confessors,     a     white- 
robed  train  : 
O  call  us  to  our  native  land. 
From    this    our    exile,    back 
again. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


647 


And    ye,   O  choirs    of  Virgins 
chaste, 
Receive  us    to  j-our  seats  on 
high. 
With  hermits  whom  the  desert 
waste 
Sent  up  of  old  into  the  sky. 

Drive  from  the  flock,  O  Spirits 
blest ! 

The    false    and    faithless   race 
away  ; 

That  all  within  one    fold  may 
rest, 
Secure    beneath    one    Shep- 
herd's sway. 

To  God  the  Father  glory  be, 
And     to     His    sole -begotten 
Son  ; 
The    same,  O    Holy    Ghost,  to 
Thee, 
While  everlasting  ages  run. 
Amen.  Amen. 

45.  THE  COMMON  Oi^  APOSTLES  AND  EVAN- 
GELISTS. 


Chorea  casta  Virginum, 
Et  qixos  eremus  incolas 
Transmisit  astris  Coelitum, 
Locate  nos  in  sedibus. 
Auferte  gentem  perfidam 
Credentium  de  finibus ; 
Ut  unus  omnes  unicum 
Ovile  nos  Pastor  regat. 

Deo  Patri  sit  gloria, 
Natoque  Patris  unico, 

Sancto  simul  Paraclito, 

In  sempitema  ssecula. 


6 


XULTET   orbis    gaudiis: 
Coelum  resultet  laudibus : 
Apostolorum  gloriam 
Tellus  et  astra  concinunt. 

Vos  saeculorum  Judices, 
Et  vera  mundi  lumina, 
Votis  precamur  cordium : 


X^ 


OW    let   the  earth  with 
joy  resound, 
And  highest  heaven  re- 
echo round ; 
Nor  heaven  nor  earth  too  high 

can  raise 
The    great    Apostles'   glorious 
praise. 

O  ye  who,  throned  in  glory 
dread. 

Shall  judge  the  living  and  the 
dead  ! 

I^ights  of  the  world  for  ever- 
more ! 


648 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Audite  voces  supplicum. 

Qui  templa  coeli  clauditis, 
Serasque  verbo  soh-itis, 
Nos  a  reatu  noxios 
Solvi  jubete,  quaesumus. 

Praecepta  quorum  protinus 
I^anguor,  salusque  sentiunt : 
Sanate  mentes  languidas : 
Augete  nos  virtutibus. 

Ut,  cum  redibit  Arbiter 
In  fine  Christus  saeculi, 

Nos  sempitemi  gaudii 

Concedat  esse  compotes. 

Patri,  simulque  Filio, 

Tibique  sancte  Spiritus, 

Sicut  fuit,  sit  jugiter 
Saeclura  per  omne  gloria. 

Amen. 

46.  THE  COMMON  OF 
GELISTS,  AT 

^3^  RISTES  erant  Apostoli 
De  Christi  acerbo  funere, 


To  you  the  suppliant  prayer 
we  pour. 

Ye  close    the  sacred   gates  on 

high; 
At  your  command   apart   they 

fly: 
O    loose    us    from    the    guilty 

chain 
We  strive  to  break,  and  strive 

in  vain. 

Sickness  and  health  your  voice 
obej' ; 

At  your  command  they  go  or 
stay : 

O  then  from  sin  our  souls  re- 
store ; 

Increase  our  virtues  more  and 
more. 

So  when  the  world  is  at  its  end, 
And  Christ  to  judgment  shall 

descend, 
May  we  be  called  those  joys  to 

see. 
Prepared  from  all  eternity. 

Praise  to  the  Father,  with  the 

Son, 
And     Holy    Spirit,     Three    in 

One; 
As  ever  was  in  ages  past, 
And  shall  be  so  while  ages  last. 
Amen. 

APOSTLES  AND  EVAN- 
EASTERTIDE. 

HEN  Christ,  by  His  own 
servants  slain. 
Had    died    upon    the 
bitter  Cross. 


m 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


649 


Quern  morte  crudelissima 
Servi  necarant  impii. 

Sermone  verax  Angelus 

Mulieribus  prsedixerat : 
Mox  ore  Christus  gaudium 

Gregi  feret  fidelium. 

Ad  anxios  Apostolos 
Currunt  statim  dum  nuntiae, 
Illse  micantis  ob\na 
Christ!  tenant  vestigia. 

Galilaese  ad  alta  montium 

Be  conferunt  Apostoli, 
Jesuque,  voti  compotes, 

Almobeantur  lumine. 


Ut  sis  perenne  mentibus 
Paschale  Jesu  gaudium, 

A  morte  dira  criminum 
Vitse  renatos  libera. 


Deo  Patri  sit  gloria, 
Et  Filio  qui  a  mortuis 


The  Apostles,  of  their  joy  be- 
reft, 
Were  weeping  their  dear  Mas- 
ter's loss  : 

Meanwhile    an    Angel    at     the 
tomb 
To  holy  women  hath  foretold, 
"The  faithful    flock  with   joy 
shall  soon 
Their    I<ord     in   Galilee    be- 
hold." 

Who,  as  they  run  the  news  to 
bring, 
Lo,  straightway  Christ  Him- 
self they  meet, 
All   radiant    bright    with   hea- 
venly light, 
And,  falling,  clasp  His  sacred 
feet. 

To    Galilee's    lone     mountain 
height 
The  Apostolic  band  retire, 
There,    blest    with    their   dear 
Saviour's  sight. 
Enjoy  in  full  their  souls'  de- 
sire. 

O  Jesu,  from  the  death  of  sin 
Keep  us,   we  pray ;  so  shalt 
Thou  be 
The  everlasting  Paschal  joy 
Of  all  the  souls  new-born  in 
Thee. 

To  God   the  Father,  with  the 
Son 
Who  from  the  grave  immor- 
tal rose. 


650 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Surrexit,  ac  Paraclito, 
In  sempiterna  saecula. 


Amen. 


And    Thee,    O     Paraclete,     be 
praise, 
While  age   on   endless    ages 
flows. 

Amen. 


47.   THE  COMMON  OF  ONE  MARTYR 

''Y~\EUS,  tuorum  militum 


Sors,  et  corona,  praemi- 
um, 
I,audes  canentes  Martj-ris 

Absolve  nexu  criminis. 

Hie  nempe  mundi  gaudia, 
Et  blanda  fraudum  pabula 
Imbuta  felle  deputans, 
Per\-enit  adcoelestia. 


OGOD,      Thy      soldiers' 
Crown  and  Guard, 
And     their     exceeding 
great  reward, 
From  all  transgressions  set  us 

free. 
Who    sing    Thy    Martyr's  vic- 
torj'. 

The  pleasures  of  the  world  he 
spurned. 

From  sin's  pernicious  lures 
he  turned ; 

He  knew  their  joys  imbued 
with  gall  : 

And  thus  he  reached  Thy  hea- 
venly hall. 


Poenas  cucurrit  fortiter, 
Et  sustulit  viriliter. 


For  Thee  through  many  a  woe 

he  ran, 
In  many  a  fight  he  played  the 

man  ; 
Fundensque  pro  te  sanguinem,    For  Thee  his  blood  he  dared  to 

pour. 


.^terna  dona  possidet. 

Ob  hoc  precatu  supplici 
Te  poscimus,  piissime  : 
In  hoc  triumpho  Martyris 
Dimitte  noxam  sen'ulis. 


And  thence  hath  joy  for  ever- 
more. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee,  full  of 
love. 

Regard  us  from  Thy  throne 
above : 

On  this  Thy  Martyr's  triumph- 
day 

Wash  ever>'  stain  of  sin  away. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


651 


Laus  et  perennis  gloria 
Patri  sit,  atque  Filio, 

Sancto  simul  Paraclito, 

In  sempiterna  saecula. 


O  Father,  that  we  ask  be  done, 
Through   Jesus    Christ,  Thine 

only  Son  : 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and 

Thee, 
Shall  live  and  reign  eternally. 
Amen. 


48.     THE  COMMON  OF   MANY  MARTYRS. 


^js'ANCTORUM    mentis    in- 
i^^        clyta  gaudia 

Pangamus      socii,     ges- 
taque  fortia  : 
Gliscens  fert  animus  promere 
cantibus 
Victorum  genus  optimum. 


Hi  sunt.quos  fatue  muudus  ab- 

horruit, 
Hunc   fructu  vacuum,  floribus 

aridum, 
Contempsere    tui   nominis   as- 

seclse, 
Jesu  Rex  bone  Coelitum. 


''^^  HE  merits  of  the  Saints, 
K^y     Blessed  for  evermore, 
Their    love     that    never 
faints, 
The  toils  they  bravely  bore— 
For  these  the  Church  to-day 
Pours  forth  her  joj-ous  lay  : 
These  victors  win  the  noblest 
bay. 

They,  whom  this  world  of  ill, 
While  it  yet  held,  abhorred  : 
Its  withering  flowers  that  still 
They  spurned  with    one    ac- 
cord : 
They  knew  them  short-lived  all, 
And  followed  at  Thy  call, 
King   Jesu,    to  Thy   heavenly 
hall. 


Hi  pro  te  furias  atque   minas    For  Thee  all  pangs  they  bare 
triirp<;  Fnrv  and  mortal  hate. 


truces 
Calcarunt      hominum,      sseva 

que  verbera  : 
His  cessit  lacerans  fortiter  un- 

gula, 
Nee  carpsit  penetralia. 

Cseduntur  gladiis  more  bidenti- 

um : 
Non     murmur     resonat,     non 

quserimonia  : 


Fury  and  mortal  hate, 
The  cruel  scourge  to  tear, 

The  hook  to  lacerate  ; 
But  vain  their  foes'  intent : 
For,  every  torment  spent, 
Their  valiant  spirits  stood   un- 
bent. 

Like    sheep    their   blood    they 
poured  : 
And  without  groan  or  tear 
They  bent  before  the  sword 


652  Hymns  and  Sequences. 

Sed  corde  impavido  mens  bene        For    that    their    King    most 
conscia  dear : 

Couseixat  patieutiani.  Their  souls,  serenely  blest, 

In  patience  they  possessed, 
And    looked    in    hope   towards 
their  rest. 

Quae  vox,   quae  poterit   lingua  What  tongue  may  here  declare, 

retexere  Fancy  or  thought  descr}'. 

Quae     tu    Martyribus    munera  The  joys  Thou  dost  prepare 

prseparas  ?  For  these  Thy  Saints  on  high  ? 

Rubri  nam  fluido  sanguine  ful-  Empurpled  in  the  flood 

gidis  Of  their  \-ictorious  blood, 

Cingunt  tempora  laureis.  They  won  the  laurel  from  their 

God. 

Te,  summa  O  Deitas,  unaque.  To  Thee,  O  Lord  Most  High, 
poscimus,  One  in  Three  Persons  still, 

Ut    culpas   abigas,   noxia    sub-  To  pardon  us  we  en,-, 

trahas.  And  to  preser\'e  from  ill : 

Des  pacem  famulis,  ut  tibi  glo-  Here  give  Thy  ser%-ants  peace, 

riam  Hereafter  glad  release, 

Annorum  in  seriem  canant.  And  pleasures  that  shall  never 
Amen.  cease.  Amen. 

49.      THE    COMMON    OF  MARTYRS,    EASTER- 
TIDE. 


^'T7r%  EX  gloriose  Martyrum,         ^/  j"*  LI^-G 


-GLORIOUS  King  of 
Martyrs  Thou, 
Corona  confitentium,         "  Crown   of  Confessors 

here  below  ; 
Qui  respuentes  terrea  Whom,    casting    earthly   joys 

away, 
Perducis  ad  ccelestia  :  Thou  guidest  to  celestial  day  : 

Aurem  benignam  protinus  O  quickly  bend  a  gracious  ear 

Intende  nostris  vocibus  :  To  this  our  suppliant  voice  of 

prayer ; 
Trophoea  sacra  pangimus  :  As  we   their   sacred    triumphs 

chant, 
Ig^nosce  quod  deliquimus.  Forgiveness  to  our  errors  grant. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


653 


Tu  vincis  inter  Martj^res, 
Parcisque  Confessoribus  : 

Tu  vince  nostra  crimina, 

I^argitor  indulgentise. 

Deo  Patri  sit  gloria, 

Et  Filio  qui  a  mortuis 

Surrexit,  ac  Paraclito 
In  sempiterna  ssecula. 


Amen. 


In  Martyrs,  victory  is  Thine ; 

In  Thy  Confessors,  mercies 
shine  : 

Then  conquer,  I,ord,  our  wick- 
edness, 

And  us  with  loving  pardon 
bless. 

Now  to   the   Father,  and   the 
Son 
Who  rose  from  death,  all  glory 
be. 
With  Thee,  O  Holy  Comforter, 
Henceforth  through  all  eter- 
nity. Amen. 


50.        THE  COMMON  OF  CONFESSORS. 


ISTE  Confessor  Domini,  co- 
lentes 
Quern  pie  laudant  populi 
per  orbem, 
Hac  die    Isetus   meruit   beatas 
Scandere  sedes. 


^*^  HIS  is  the  day  when  Jesu's 
V3)         true  Confessor, 

Whose  happy  festal  here 
His  people  keep. 
Hasting  with  joy  to  dwell  with 
Him  the  Blesser, 
Climbed  Heaven's  steep. 


{If  it  be  not  the  day  of  his  deaths  the  first  verse  is  as  follows  .•) 
colen 


Iste  Confessor  Domini 

tes 
Quern  pie  laudant  populi  per 

orbem, 
Hac  die  Isetus  meruit  supremos 
I,audis  honores. 


Qui  pius,  prudens,  humilis,  pu- 

dicus, 
Sobriam  duxit  sine  labe  \ntam, 
Donee  humanos  animavit  aurse 
Spiritus  artus. 


Safe  now  for  ever,  Jesu's  true 
Confessor, 
Whose  happy  festal  here  His 
people  keep. 
Doth    of   his    labors    for    his 
mighty  Blesser 
Rich  harvest  reap. 

Gentle  was  he,  wise,  pure,  and 
lowly-hearted. 
Sober  and  modest,  ever  foe  to 
strife, 
While  in  his  frame  there  flowed 
as  yet  unparted 
Currents  of  life. 


654  Hymns  and  Sequences. 

Cujus   ob    prrestans    meritum,    Ofttimes  hath  He  whose  face  he 

frequenter  sees  in  heaven, 

JEgra.     quce     passim     jaciiere        Being  entreated  for  His  ser- 

menibra,  vant's  sake, 

Viribus  niorbi  domitis,  saluti      •  To  us  on  -earth    the  same  for 
Restituuntur.  healer  given 

Sick  whole  to  make. 

Noster    hinc    illi  chorus  obse-  Wherefore  our  choir,  in  thank- 

quentem  iulness  adoring, 

Concinit    laudem,    celebresque  Ivifteth  its  voice  with  melody 

palmas ;  of  laud, 

Ut  piis  ejus  precibus  juvemur  While  he  on    high    for  us  his 

Omne  per  atvum.  prayer  is  pouring 

Unto  his  God. 

Sit  salus  illi,  decus  atque  vir-  Glor>'    and    honor,   virtue  ^and 

tus,  salvation 

Qui    super   cccli    solio    corns-  Be  unto    Him,  who,   in    His 

cans,  might  di\*ine, 

Totius    mundi    seriem     guber-  Ruleth  supremely  over  all  crea- 

nat  tion, 

Trinus  et  unus.               Amen.  One  and  yet^Trine.        Amen. 

61.  THE  COMMON  OF  VIRGINS. 

^  ESU,  corona  Virginum,  HTESUS,   the  Virgins'  Crown, 

Quern  Mater  ilia  concipit.  Accept  us,  as  in  prayer  we 

bow ; 
Qute  sola  Virgo  parturit.  Born    of    that    Virgin     whom 

alone 
Hsec  vota  clemens  accipe.  The  mother  and   the  maid  we 

own. 

Qui  pergis  inter  lilia,  Amongst  the  lilies  Thou  dost 

feed. 

Septus  choreisVirginum,  With    virgin    choirs    accompa- 

nied ; 

Sponsus  decorus  gloria,  With  glory  decked,  the  spotless 

brides 

Sponsisque  reddens  praemia.  Whose    bridal    gifts    Thy    love 

provides. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


655 


They,  whereso'er  Thy  footsteps 
bend, 

With  hymns  and  praises  still 
attend ; 

In  blessed    troops  they  follow 
Thee, 
Hymnosque  dulces  personant.      With  dance,  and  song,  and  mel- 
ody. 


Quocumque  tendis,  Virgines 
Sequuntur,  atque  laudibus 
Post  te  canentes  cursitaut. 


Te  deprecamur  supplices, 

Nostris  ut  addas  sensibus 
Nescire  prorsus  omnia 

Corruptionis  vulnera. 


Virtus,  honor,  laus,  gloria 
Deo  Patri  cum  Filio, 
Sancto  simul  Paraclito, 
In  sseculorum  ssecula. 

Amen. 


We  pray  Thee  therefore  to  be- 
stow 

Upon  our  senses  here  below 

Thy  grace,  that  so  we  may  en- 
dure. 

From  taint  of  all  corruption 
pure. 

All  laud  to  God  the  Father  be : 
All  laud,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee  : 
All  laud,  as  is  for  ever  meet, 
To  God  the  Holy  Paraclete. 

Amen. 


52.       THE   COMMON   OF   KOI^Y  WOMEN. 


B 


ORTEM  virili  pectore 


I^audemus  omnes  foemi- 
nam, 
Quae  sanctitatis  gloria 

Ubique  fulget  inclyta. 


Hsec  sancto  amore  saucia, 
Dum  mundi  amorem  noxium 
Horrescit,  ad  ccelestia 
Iter  peregit  arduum. 


n 


IGH  let  us  all  our  voices 
raise 
In  that  heroic  woman's 
praise 
Whose  name,  with  saintly  glory 

bright. 
Shines  in  the  starry  realms  of 
light. 

Filled  with  a  pure  celestial 
glow. 

She  spurned  all  love  of  things 
below  ; 

And  heedless  here  on  earth  to 
stay, 

Climbed  to  the  skies  her  toil- 
some way.  ^ 


656 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Caniem  domans  jejuniis, 
Dulcique  mentern  pabulo 
Orationis  nutriens, 
Coeli  potitur  gaudiis. 

Rex  Christe,  \'irtus  fortium, 

Qui  magna  solus  efficis, 

Hujus  precatu  qusesumus 

Audi  benignus  supplices. 

Deo  Patri  sit  gloria, 

Ej usque  soli  Filio, 
Cum  Spiritu  Paraclito, 
Nunc  et  per  omne  sseculum. 

Amen. 


With  fasts  her  body  she  sub- 

dtied, 
But  filled  her  soul  with  praj-er's 

sweet  food  ; 
In  other  worlds  she  tastes  the 

bliss 
For  which  she  left  the  joys  of 

this. 

O  Christ,  the  strength  of  all  the 
strong, 

To  whom  all  our  best  deeds  be- 
long ! 

Through  her  prevailing  pray- 
ers on  high. 

In  mercy  hear  Thy  people'scry. 

To  God  the    Father,  with   the 

Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glorj-  while  the  ages  flow, 
From  all  above  and  all  below. 
Amen. 


53.  THE  COMMON  OF  THE  DEDICATION  OF 
A  CHURCH. 

CCELESTIS    Urbs    Jerusa-     "T^LESSED   city,   heavenly 
lem,  r*^        Salem, 


Beata  pacis  visio, 
Quse  celsa  de  viventibus 
Saxis  ad  astra  tolleris, 
Sponsasque  ritu  cingeris 
Mille  Angelorum  millibus. 


O  sorte  nupta  prospera, 
Dotata  Patris  gloria, 
Respersa  Sponsi  gratia, 


Vision    dear   of    peace 
and  love, 
Who,  of  li\-ing  stones  upbuild- 
ed, 
Art  the  joy  of  heaven  above. 
And,  with  angel  cohorts  circled. 
As    a    bride     to    earth     dost 
move ! 

From  celestial  realms  descend- 
ing. 
Ready  for  the  nuptial  bed. 


Hymns  and  Sequkncks. 


657 


Regina  formosissima, 
Christo  jugata  Principi, 
Coeli  corusca  civitas. 


To  His  presence,  decked   with 
jewels, 
B3'  her  L,ord  shall  she  be  led; 
All  her  streets,  and  all  her  bul- 
warkSf 
Of  pure  gold  are  fashion&d. 


Hie  margaritis  emicant, 
Patentque  cunctis  ostia  : 
Virtute  namque  praevia 
Mortalis  illuc  ducitur, 
Amore  Christi  percitus 
Tormenta  quisquis  sustinet. 


Bright  with   pearls  her  portal 
glitters  ! 
It  is  open  evermore ; 
And,  by  virtue  of  His  merits. 
Thither    faithful    souls    may 
soar 
Who,  for  Christ's  dear  Name,  in 
this  world 
Pain  and  tribulation  bore. 


Scalpri  salubris  ictibus, 

Et  tunsione  plurima, 

Fabri  polita  malleo 

Hanc  saxa  molem  construunt, 

Aptisque  juncta  nexibus 

lyocantur  in  fastigio. 


Many  a  blow  and  biting  sculp- 
ture 
Polished    well    those    stones 
elect, 
In  their  places  now  compacted 

By  the  heavenly  Architect, 
Who  therewith  hath  willed  for 
ever 
That   His   palace   should   be 
decked. 


Decus  Parenti  debitum 
Sit  usquequaque  Altissimo, 
Natoque  Patris  unico, 
Etinclyto  Paraclito, 
Cui  laus,  potestas,  gloria 
interna  sit  per  saecula. 


Amen. 


Laud    and   honor   to    the    Fa- 
ther; 
I^aud  and  honor  to  the  Son; 
I,aud  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 
Ever  Three,  and  ever  One  : 
Consubstantial,  Co-eternal, 
While  unending  ages  run. 

Amen. 


54. 


ja: 


THE  COMMON  OP   ALL  FEASTS  OF  THE 
BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY. 

VE  maris  stella,  "tt:^  Ally,  bright  Star  of  ocean, 


Dei  Mater  alma, 


n 


God's 
blest, 


own      Mother 


658 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Atque  semper  virgo, 
Felix  coeli  porta. 

Sumens  illud  Ave 
Gabrielis  ore, 
Fuuda  iios  ill  pace, 
Mutaus  Hevse  nomen. 

Solve  vincla  reis. 
Prefer  lumeii  cascis, 
Mala  nostra  pelle, 
Bona  ciincta  posce. 

Monstra  te  esse  matrem  : 
Sumat  per  te  preces. 
Qui  pro  nobis  natus 
Tulit  esse  tuus. 


Virgo  singularis. 
Inter  omues  mitis, 
Nos  culpis  solutos. 
Mites  fac  et  castos. 


Ever-sinless  Virgin, 
Gate  of  heavenly  rest ! 

Taking  that  sweet  AVE 
Which  from  Gabriel  came, 

Peace  confirm  within  us, 
Changing  EVA's  name. 

Break  the  captive's  fetters  ; 

Light  on  blindness  pour  ; 
All  our  ills  expelling, 

Everj-  bliss  implore. 

Show  thyself  a  mother  ; 

May  the  Word  Divine, 
Bom  for  us  thine  Infant, 

Hear   our    prayers   through 
thine. 

Virgin  all  excelling, 

Mildest  of  the  mild, 
Freed  from  gfuilt,  preserve  us 

Meek  and  undefiled : 


Vitam  prsesta  puram, 
Iter  para  tutum, 
Ut  videntes  Jesum, 
Semper  coUsetemur. 


Keep  our  life  all  spotless, 
Make  our  way  secure, 

Till  we  find  in  Jesus 
Joy  for  evermore. 


Sit  laus  Deo  Patri, 
Summo  Christo  decus, 
Spiritui  Sancto, 
Tribus  honor  imus. 


Through  the  highest  heaven 

To  the  Almighty  Three, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Amen.        One  same  glory  be.        Amen. 


55.     FOR  THE  BENEDICTION  OF  THE  BLESS- 
ED SACRAMENT. 


Ji 


VE  verum   Corpus,   na- 
tum 
Ex  Maria  Virg^ne, 


n 


AIL  to  Thee,  True  Body, 
sprung 
From  the  Virgin  Mary's 
womb! 


Hymns  and  Sequences.  659 

Vere  passum,  immolatum  The  same   that   on  the    Cross 

was  hung, 
In  cruce  pro  homine.  And  bore    for  man  the  bitter 

doom  ! 

Cujus  latus  perforatum  Thou  whose  Side  was  pierced, 

and  flowed 
Unda  fluxit  et  sanguine,  Both  with  water  and  with  blood, 

Esto  nobis  praegustatum,  Sufifer  us  to  taste  of  Thee 

Mortis  in  examine.  In  our  life's  last  agony. 

O  Clemens,  O  Pie,  O  kind,  O  loving  One  ! 

O  Dulcis  Jesu,  Fili  Mariae.  O  sweet  Jesus  !  Mary's  Son  ! 

Amen .  Ameti. 


*•>  1'  DORO  te  devote,  latens    'T^ 
^,^PL        Deitas,  Xg 


UMBLY    I    adore    Thee, 

hidden  Deity, 

Quae    sub    his    figuris  ~     Which    beneath    these 

vere  latitas  ;  symbols  art  concealed  from 

me  : 

Tibi  se  cor  meum  totum  sub-     Wholly  in  submission  Thee  my 

jicit,  spirit  hails, 

Quia  te  contemplans  totum  de-    For  in   contemplating  Thee  it 
ficit.  wholly  fails. 

Visus,  gustus,  tactus,  in  te  fal-    Seeing,  touching,   tasting,    all 

litur,  are  here  deceived, 

Sed  auditu  solo  tuto  creditur.         But  by  hearing  only  safely  'tis 

believed : 
Credo  quidquid  dixit  Dei  Filius  :     1  believe  whatever  God's  own 

Son  averred  : 
Nil  hoc  verbo  veritatis  verius.        Nothing    can     be    truer    than 

Truth's  very  Word. 

In  cruce  latebat  sola  Deitas,  On  the  Cross  Thy  Godhead  only 

was  concealed, 

At  hie  latet  simul  et  Humani-  Here  not  e'en  Thy  Manhood  is 

tas  :  to  sight  revealed  : 

Ambo     tamen    credens    atque  But  in  both  believing  and  con- 

confitens,  fessing,  lyord, 

Peto  quod  petivit  latro  poeni-  Ask  I  what  the  dying  thief  of 

tens.  Thee  implored. 


66o 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


Plagas,  sicut  Thomas,  non  in-    I  do  not,  like  Thomas,  see  Thy 

tueor.  Wounds  appear, 

Deum  tamen  meum  te  confiteor.    But  with  him  confess  my  I/jrd 

and  God  is  here. 
Fac  me  tibi  semper  magis  ere-    Grant  this    faith    in    me   may 

d^^^'  evermore  increase, 

In  te  spem  habere,  te  dUigere.       And  my  hope  in  Thee,  and  love, 

may  never  cease. 

O  memoriale  mortis  Domini !        O  thrice-blest  Memorial  of  my 

dying  Lord. 

Panis  \'ivus,  vitam  prsestans  ho-  This  true  Bread  of  Life  doth  life 
mini  !  to  man  afford  ; 

Prsesta  meae  menti  de  te  vivere,    Grant,  O  Lord,  my  soul  may 

ever  feed  on  Thee, 

Et  te  illi  semper  dulce  sapere.       And  Thy  taste  of  all  things  to 

it  sweetest  be. 

Pie  Pelicane,  Jesu  Domine,  Victim  for   Thy   people,  Jesu, 

Lord  and  God, 
Me  immundum  munda  tuo  san-    Cleanse  me,  wretched  sinner,  in 

guine,  Thy  precious  Blood— 

Cujus  una  stilla  salvum  facere       Blood   whereof    one    drop   for 

humankind  outpoured 
Totum  mundum  quit  ab  omni    Might    from  all    transgression 
scelere.  have  the  world  restored. 

Jesu,  quem  velatum  nunc  aspi-    Jesu,  whom  in  this  life^^eilfed  I 

cio,  behold, 

Oro,  fiat  illud,  quod  tam  sitio,        Grant  what  my  soul  thirsts  for 

with  desire  untold  ; 
Ut,  te  revelata  cemens  facie,         O  may  I,  beholding  Thine  un- 

veilM  grace, 
Visu  sim  beatus  tuae  glorise.  Rest  in  blissful  vision  of  Thine 

Amen.  open  Face.  Amen. 


The  following  is  usually  sung  after  each  verse  : 

Ave  Jesu,  Pastor  fidelium  ;  Jesus,  Eternal  Shepherd,  hear 

our  cry : 
Adauge    fidem    omnium  in    te    Increase  the  faith  of  all  whose 
credentium.  souls  on  Thee  rely. 


Hymns  and  Sequences. 


66i 


OQUAM  suavis  est,  Domi- 
ne,  Spiritus  tuus !  qui 
ut  dulcedinem  tuam  in 
filios  demonstrares,  pane  sua- 
vissimo,  de  coelo  prsestito,  esu- 
rientes  reples  bonis,  fastidiosos 
divites  dimittens  inanes. 

Alleluia. 


.  >.  HOW  gracious,  O  I^ord, 
(^  }  is  Thy  Spirit !  Who,  to 
show  Thy  sweetness  to 
Thy  children,  by  the  sweetest 
food  from  Heaven,  dost  fill  the 
hungry  with  good  things,  and 
sendest  the  proud  rich  empty 
away.  Alleluia. 


O  SACRUM  Convivium,  in 
quo    Christus    sumitur ; 
recolitur  memoria  pas- 
sionis    ejus ;     mens     impletur 
gratia,  et  futurae  glorise  nobis 
pignus  datur. 

Alleluia. 


O  SACRED  Banquet,  where- 
in   Christ    is  received  ; 
the  memory  of  His  Pas- 
sion is  renewed,   the  mind   is 
filled  with  grace,  and  the  pledge 
of  future  glory  is  given  unto  us. 
Alleluia. 


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